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Energy policy
Contributed by: Grant
  • 1. What is the primary goal of energy policy?
A) To ensure a sustainable energy supply
B) To increase reliance on fossil fuels
C) To reduce energy prices for consumers
D) To promote energy waste
  • 2. Which country is the largest producer of wind energy?
A) United States
B) Germany
C) China
D) India
  • 3. Which energy source has the highest carbon emissions per unit of energy produced?
A) Nuclear power
B) Coal
C) Hydropower
D) Solar power
  • 4. What is the role of energy policy in addressing climate change?
A) Ignoring the issue of climate change
B) Encouraging greater reliance on fossil fuels
C) Promoting the transition to clean energy sources
D) Increasing deforestation for energy production
  • 5. What is the purpose of energy independence in energy policy?
A) To ignore domestic energy production
B) To increase energy imports
C) To promote international energy partnerships
D) To reduce reliance on foreign energy sources
  • 6. Which energy source is considered the 'bridge' between traditional fossil fuels and renewable energy?
A) Coal
B) Uranium
C) Oil
D) Natural gas
  • 7. What does the term 'energy security' refer to in the context of energy policy?
A) Encouraging energy waste
B) Ensuring stable and reliable access to energy resources
C) Overdependence on a single energy source
D) Promoting volatile energy prices
  • 8. What is the goal of energy efficiency standards in energy policy?
A) To reduce energy consumption and waste
B) To increase energy usage
C) To ignore technological advancements
D) To promote energy-intensive industries
  • 9. What is the primary concern associated with fracking in energy production?
A) Enhancing domestic energy production
B) Increased energy costs
C) Stabilizing global oil prices
D) Environmental pollution and water contamination
  • 10. What role does energy policy play in promoting economic growth?
A) By increasing energy costs for businesses
B) By ignoring environmental impacts
C) By disregarding energy efficiency standards
D) By providing a stable energy supply for industries
  • 11. Which international agreement aimed to limit global warming by reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
A) Paris Agreement
B) Kyoto Protocol
C) Copenhagen Accord
D) Montreal Protocol
  • 12. What is the primary cause of energy poverty?
A) Inefficient energy production
B) Increased reliance on renewable energy
C) Overconsumption of energy resources
D) Lack of access to affordable and reliable energy services
  • 13. What is the primary advantage of decentralized energy systems?
A) Higher energy prices for consumers
B) Greater dependence on centralized utilities
C) Increased resilience and reliability of energy supply
D) Reduced environmental impact
  • 14. Which energy source is considered a renewable resource?
A) Coal
B) Natural Gas
C) Nuclear
D) Solar
  • 15. Which of the following is a form of renewable energy derived from living or recently living organisms?
A) Coal
B) Biomass
C) Uranium
D) Natural Gas
  • 16. Which energy source is generated from heat stored within the Earth?
A) Wind
B) Tidal
C) Geothermal
D) Solar
  • 17. Which country has the most nuclear power plants?
A) Japan
B) Germany
C) United States
D) France
  • 18. What is the term for the increase in the average temperature of the Earth's atmosphere due to greenhouse gas emissions?
A) Ice age cooling
B) Global warming
C) Ozone depletion
D) Tropical cyclones
  • 19. Which energy source is primarily used for transportation?
A) Petroleum
B) Hydropower
C) Wind
D) Solar
  • 20. What can individuals do to reduce their energy consumption at home?
A) Set thermostat to maximum all year
B) Keep appliances running all day
C) Leave doors and windows open
D) Turn off lights when not in use
  • 21. Which country is known for its large investments in solar energy production?
A) Germany
B) Russia
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Brazil
  • 22. When was the first major international treaty on climate change adopted?
A) 1992
B) 2005
C) 2015
D) 1980
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