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What percentage of global electricity do renewables make up?
What percentage of global electricity do renewables make up?
- 30 percent
- 40 percent
- 10 percent
- 20 percent (correct)
Which sector is the fastest-growing energy sector?
Which sector is the fastest-growing energy sector?
- Nuclear
- Coal
- Renewables (correct)
- Natural Gas
What environmental impact is associated with the burning of fossil fuels?
What environmental impact is associated with the burning of fossil fuels?
- Increase in biodiversity
- Reduction in greenhouse gases
- Improved air quality
- High environmental cost (correct)
What is the most common toxic impurity found in coal?
What is the most common toxic impurity found in coal?
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What does 'power' refer to in the context of energy discussion?
What does 'power' refer to in the context of energy discussion?
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If you use a 100-watt lightbulb for 10 hours, how many kilowatt-hours have you used?
If you use a 100-watt lightbulb for 10 hours, how many kilowatt-hours have you used?
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'Total energy' includes energy consumption for which of the following?
'Total energy' includes energy consumption for which of the following?
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'Power' is mainly discussed in the context of which types of sources?
'Power' is mainly discussed in the context of which types of sources?
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The future of energy should not replicate the ________.
The future of energy should not replicate the ________.
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Which factor is NOT a reason for transitioning away from fossil fuels?
Which factor is NOT a reason for transitioning away from fossil fuels?
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