Conventional Energy Sources and Transition to Renewable Energy
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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?

  • Nuclear
  • Coal
  • Renewables (correct)
  • Natural Gas

    • 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?

    <p>Mercury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'power' refer to in the context of energy discussion?

    <p>Electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you use a 100-watt lightbulb for 10 hours, how many kilowatt-hours have you used?

    <p>1 kilowatt-hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Total energy' includes energy consumption for which of the following?

    <p>'Transportation, heating, electricity production, industry, and other uses'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Power' is mainly discussed in the context of which types of sources?

    <p>'Wind and solar'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The future of energy should not replicate the ________.

    <p>Mistakes of the past</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT a reason for transitioning away from fossil fuels?

    <p>Economic benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

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