Introduction to Renewable Energy

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What does renewable energy refer to?

  • Energy that is continuous and unlimited (correct)
  • Energy that is unsustainable and limited
  • Energy that depletes natural resources
  • Energy that emits high levels of carbon

According to the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED), what is sustainable development?

  • Development that exploits natural resources without limits
  • Development that disregards environmental concerns
  • Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs (correct)
  • Development focused solely on economic growth

Why is it important to study renewable energy?

  • To reduce dependence on finite resources like oil (correct)
  • To increase greenhouse gas emissions
  • To promote reliance on non-renewable energy sources
  • To speed up the depletion of natural resources

What was the primary objective of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) established in 1992?

<p>To combat dangerous human interference with the climate system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following energy sources has the highest share in the Philippines' total primary energy mix in 2021?

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

What was the goal of the Kyoto Protocol signed in 1997 and implemented from 2005 to 2020?

<p>To implement measures under the UNFCCC to combat climate change (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the Paris Agreement in terms of limiting global warming?

<p>Limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the responsibilities of developed countries under the treaty mentioned in the passage?

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

Which conference was held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt to encourage more ambitious climate actions?

<p>COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the basic aim of the Kyoto Protocol?

<p>Establish responsibilities for mitigating climate change (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which agreement superseded the Kyoto Protocol?

<p>Paris Agreement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 26th COP (COP26) that took place in Glasgow?

<p>Accelerate actions towards the goals of the Paris Agreement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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