Fossil Fuels and Renewable Energy Quiz

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What are the dominant cause of climate change?

Coal (correct)

Gas

Oil

Nuclear energy

What is the purpose of carbon capture and storage (CCS)?

To produce petroleum products

To explore fossil fuel reserves

To increase carbon emissions

To reduce carbon emissions (correct)

Why is Ireland particularly vulnerable to interruptions in energy supplies?

It has significant indigenous fossil fuel reserves

It imports all its oil and coal (correct)

It has a low CO2 energy future

It relies solely on renewable energy sources

Which module assessment method is worth 50% of the final grade?

Continual assessment (practicals, presentations) Signup and view all the answers

What is the dominant cause of climate change according to the text?

Coal Signup and view all the answers

What technology is used to reduce carbon emissions from carbon-based energy systems?

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) Signup and view all the answers

What makes Ireland vulnerable to energy supply interruptions?

Importing all oil and coal Signup and view all the answers

Which assessment method is worth 50% of the final grade?

Continual assessment (practicals, presentations) Signup and view all the answers

What type of energy reserves does Ireland depend on?

Indigenous fossil fuel reserves Signup and view all the answers

Which energy source does Ireland rely on?

Coal and oil Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for Ireland's vulnerability to energy supply interruptions?

Importing all oil and coal Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of climate change according to the text?

Oil Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of primary energy use did oil account for in 2022?

32% Signup and view all the answers

What was the contribution of renewable energy sources to the increase in primary energy supply between 2019 and 2022?

13.5 EJ Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of primary energy use did fossil fuels account for in 2022?

82% Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of its gas does Ireland currently import?

50% Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the module 'Geol 40310 - Fossil Fuels and CCS'?

Geological setting of fossil fuels, exploration and production techniques, crude oil refining, and carbon capture and storage methods Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of carbon capture and storage (CCS)?

To reduce carbon emissions from carbon-based energy systems Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of global energy demand did oil account for in 2000?

32% Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of primary energy use did fossil fuels account for in 2019?

85% Signup and view all the answers

Between 2019 and 2022, which energy source experienced the highest growth in primary energy demand?

Renewable energy sources Signup and view all the answers

What is the projected percentage of global fossil fuel consumption in 2050 according to the IEA Net Zero Scenario?

Greater than 80% Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of its oil and coal does Ireland currently import?

All its oil and coal Signup and view all the answers

What does the module 'Geol 40310 - Fossil Fuels and CCS' focus on?

The geological setting of fossil fuels Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fossil Fuels and Renewable Energy Summary

In 2022, oil accounted for 32% of primary energy use, followed by coal at 27% and gas at 23%.
Renewable energy sources experienced the highest growth in primary energy demand between 2019 and 2022, contributing 13.5 EJ to the increase in primary energy supply.
Fossil fuels accounted for 82% of primary energy use in 2022, down from 85% five years ago.
Ireland currently imports all its oil and coal and about 50% of its gas.
The module 'Geol 40310 - Fossil Fuels and CCS' focuses on the geological setting of fossil fuels, exploration and production techniques, crude oil refining, and carbon capture and storage methods.
The purpose of carbon capture and storage (CCS) is to reduce carbon emissions from carbon-based energy systems.
In 2000, oil accounted for the highest percentage of global energy demand at 32%.
In 2019, fossil fuels accounted for 85% of primary energy use.
Between 2019 and 2022, renewable energy sources experienced the highest growth in primary energy demand.
According to the IEA Net Zero Scenario, the projected percentage of global fossil fuel consumption in 2050 is greater than 80%.
Ireland currently imports all its oil and coal and about 50% of its gas.
The module 'Geol 40310 - Fossil Fuels and CCS' focuses on the geological setting of fossil fuels.

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Test your knowledge of fossil fuels and renewable energy with this quiz. Explore topics such as global energy consumption, the growth of renewable energy sources, carbon capture and storage, and Ireland's energy imports. See how much you know about the geological setting of fossil fuels and their impact on the environment.