Energy Fundamentals Quiz

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Which energy source is an example of non-commercial energy?

  • Coal
  • Firewood (correct)
  • Electricity
  • Natural gas

What is the primary purpose of commercial energy in the modern world?

  • Agricultural development
  • Industrial development (correct)
  • Household use
  • Transport development

Which energy source is an example of primary energy?

  • Steam
  • Natural gas
  • Coal (correct)
  • Refined petroleum products

What are secondary energy sources mostly converted into in industrial utilities?

<p>Steam (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes primary energy sources from secondary energy sources?

<p>Found or stored in nature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the criteria used to classify energy into several categories?

<p>Primary and Secondary energy, Commercial and Non-Commercial energy, Renewable and Non-Renewable energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Give examples of primary energy sources.

<p>Coal, oil, natural gas, and biomass (such as wood)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the most important forms of commercial energy?

<p>Electricity, coal, and refined petroleum products</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of non-commercial energy sources?

<p>Firewood, cattle dung, and agricultural wastes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of non-commercial energy according to the text?

<p>Non-commercial energy is often ignored in energy accounting</p> Signup and view all the answers

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