Energy Security Threats Quiz
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Which of the following can lead to supply disruptions in energy infrastructure?

  • Increasing rainfall and flooding
  • Limited access to financing
  • Geopolitical conflicts (correct)
  • Transitioning to renewable energy

    • What can pose significant risks to energy security in terms of dependence on energy imports?

  • Limited global production of critical minerals
  • Aging infrastructure
  • Increasing rainfall and flooding
  • Reliance on imports from unstable regions (correct)

    • What can threaten energy security for countries heavily reliant on fossil fuels?

  • Geopolitical conflicts
  • Resource depletion of domestic reserves (correct)
  • Increasing rainfall and flooding
  • Transitioning to renewable energy

    • Which type of energy source produces little to no direct greenhouse gas emissions during electricity generation?

    <p>Renewable energy sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one advantage of renewable energy technologies in terms of land and habitat impact?

    <p>They have a smaller physical footprint compared to fossil fuel power plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which occupation is forecasted to have the highest growth rate in the U.S. between 2016 and 2026?

    <p>Solar photovoltaic installer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much is the estimated growth rate for wind turbine service technicians in the U.S. between 2016 and 2026?

    <p>96 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which renewable energy sector in the Philippines has the highest number of jobs?

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

    How many direct jobs are estimated in the wind power sector in the Philippines?

    <p>26,718</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which energy sector in the Philippines has the lowest number of jobs?

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

    How many jobs are estimated in the agricultural supply chain for liquid biofuels?

    <p>34,300</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one challenge in the development of renewable energy in the Philippines?

    <p>Limited access to financing for renewable energy projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can climate change pose a threat to in terms of energy security?

    <p>Supply disruptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which renewable energy source can potentially affect local water resources?

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

    What is one advantage of renewable energy installations in terms of visual and noise impact?

    <p>They produce less visual and noise pollution compared to fossil fuel facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an advantage of renewable energy sources in terms of greenhouse gas emissions?

    <p>Renewable energy sources produce no greenhouse gas emissions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an advantage of renewable energy technologies in terms of water usage?

    <p>Renewable energy technologies require minimal or no water for operation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can have a negative impact on the use of renewable energy?

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

    What can influence the consumption of renewable and non-renewable energy?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first and second fastest-growing jobs in the U.S. are in the renewable energy sector.

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

    IRENA estimates that there are about 189,000 renewable energy jobs in the Philippines in 2021.

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

    The agricultural supply chain for liquid biofuels contributes to about 34,300 jobs in the Philippines.

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

    The geothermal power sector in the Philippines has the highest number of jobs among the renewable energy sectors.

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

    Urbanization has a negative impact on the use of renewable energy.

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

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