Question 1

What is fuel energy primarily derived from?

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Chemical or nuclear reactions in fuels

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Solar power

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Wind turbines

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Renewable sources

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

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Natural gas

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Biomass

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Geothermal

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Solar

Question 3

Renewable energy sources are best characterized by their ability to be:

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Naturally replenished

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Fossil-based

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Easily transported

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Non-environmental

Question 4

What is the primary goal of using renewable energy sources?

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To reduce carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuels

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To reduce energy consumption

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To create emissions

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To generate wealth

Question 5

Which of the following describes an advantage of renewable energy over fossil fuels?

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Lower long-term environmental impact

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Dependency on finite resources

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Higher emissions

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Limited supply

Question 6

In photovoltaic (PV) systems, what is converted directly into electricity?

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Sunlight

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Water flow

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Heat

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Biomass

Question 7

Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) systems mainly use which of the following to generate electricity?

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Steam produced by heated fluid

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Photovoltaic cells

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Wind turbines

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Geothermal wells

Question 8

What is the primary function of a wind turbine's blades?

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To capture kinetic energy from the wind

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To generate solar power

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To store electricity

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To cool down the system

Question 9

Which of the following statements is TRUE about wind energy?

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It generates electricity by converting wind kinetic energy

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It is unsuitable for offshore locations

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It captures energy from the sun

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It requires a continuous supply of water

Question 10

Which type of electricity does a wind turbine primarily produce?

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Alternating Current (AC)

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Direct Current (DC)

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Heat energy

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Solar energy

Question 11

What is the primary difference between conventional hydropower and run-of-river systems?

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Conventional hydropower requires a large dam

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Run-of-river systems are not renewable

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Conventional hydropower does not use water

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Run-of-river systems produce more electricity

Question 12

In a conventional hydropower system, what drives the turbines?

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Flowing or falling water

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Sunlight

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Wind

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Biomass combustion

Question 13

Where are geothermal energy sources typically located?

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Near tectonic plate boundaries

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In deserts

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In windy areas

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Near solar farms

Question 14

Geothermal power plants typically use which of the following to produce electricity?

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Heat from Earth's interior

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Sunlight

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Wind energy

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Combustion of natural gas

Question 15

What type of energy is primarily converted in a geothermal power plant?

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Thermal energy

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Biomass energy

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Kinetic energy

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Mechanical energy

Question 16

What material is used in biomass energy production?

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Organic materials like wood or waste

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Metal ores

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Water

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Sunlight

Question 17

What is a key step in the biomass energy production process?

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Burning organic material to produce steam

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Extracting heat from Earth's interior

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Using sunlight to excite electrons

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Using mirrors to concentrate heat

Question 18

What is one major environmental benefit of biomass energy?

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It uses waste materials, reducing landfill needs

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It creates high levels of emissions

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It generates zero emissions

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It requires less water than other sources

Question 19

Which of the following is a potential limitation of biomass energy?

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It requires sustainable feedstock sourcing

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It is only viable in deserts

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It is limited to windy locations

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It has no impact on land use

Question 20

In biomass energy production, what is produced to drive the turbine and generate electricity?

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Steam from combustion

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Direct current from sunlight

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Airflow from a fan

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Kinetic energy from wind

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