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What are the two methods for generating solar energy?
What are the two methods for generating solar energy?
- Photovoltaic and hydroelectric power
- Thermal steam and wind power
- Thermal electric and photovoltaic power (correct)
- Nuclear and geothermal power
Where is geothermal energy most accessible?
Where is geothermal energy most accessible?
- Along the earth's crustal plate boundaries (correct)
- In the middle of the ocean
- In the polar regions
- In the desert
What is tidal power?
What is tidal power?
- A well-researched and proven source of energy from oceans (correct)
- A new, untested source of energy from oceans
- A type of wind energy generated by ocean currents
- A type of solar energy generated by the reflection of sunlight off the ocean's surface
What is the primary reason renewable energy is not as cost competitive as fossil fuels?
What is the primary reason renewable energy is not as cost competitive as fossil fuels?
What is the most widely used renewable energy source?
What is the most widely used renewable energy source?
How do solar thermal electric generators produce electricity?
How do solar thermal electric generators produce electricity?
What is the main challenge facing renewable energy development?
What is the main challenge facing renewable energy development?
Which country holds more than half of the world's primary geothermal energy supply?
Which country holds more than half of the world's primary geothermal energy supply?
What is a benefit of using tides for energy?
What is a benefit of using tides for energy?
What is the estimated potential for wind energy to meet global electricity demand?
What is the estimated potential for wind energy to meet global electricity demand?
What type of geothermal systems are mostly hydrothermal?
What type of geothermal systems are mostly hydrothermal?
What is the expected trend for energy demand?
What is the expected trend for energy demand?
What is the process behind photovoltaic power?
What is the process behind photovoltaic power?
What can barrages do?
What can barrages do?
Which two regions have made major investments in wind power?
Which two regions have made major investments in wind power?
What percentage of Denmark's electricity is projected to come from offshore wind farms by 2025?
What percentage of Denmark's electricity is projected to come from offshore wind farms by 2025?
In what areas is solar energy cost-effective?
In what areas is solar energy cost-effective?
What is the advantage of renewable energy in terms of construction?
What is the advantage of renewable energy in terms of construction?
What are some environmental challenges associated with geothermal energy?
What are some environmental challenges associated with geothermal energy?
What is the main source of energy in many developing countries?
What is the main source of energy in many developing countries?
What are some environmental issues related to wind energy?
What are some environmental issues related to wind energy?
What are some environmental concerns with tidal energy?
What are some environmental concerns with tidal energy?
Will geothermal energy make significant contributions to global energy needs?
Will geothermal energy make significant contributions to global energy needs?
What is an alternative to barrages for tidal energy?
What is an alternative to barrages for tidal energy?
What are the two forms of bioenergy?
What are the two forms of bioenergy?
What potential impacts do offshore wind farms have on marine environments?
What potential impacts do offshore wind farms have on marine environments?
Which countries have high potential and low energy demand for geothermal energy?
Which countries have high potential and low energy demand for geothermal energy?
What is needed to advance renewable energy technologies?
What is needed to advance renewable energy technologies?
What mitigation strategy is suggested for the impacts of offshore wind farms on marine environments?
What mitigation strategy is suggested for the impacts of offshore wind farms on marine environments?
Which country has potential for tidal energy but has focused on hydropower?
Which country has potential for tidal energy but has focused on hydropower?
What is the future potential of bioenergy?
What is the future potential of bioenergy?
In which regions does hydropower have potential for future development?
In which regions does hydropower have potential for future development?
Which body of water has one of the largest tidal ranges in the world?
Which body of water has one of the largest tidal ranges in the world?
Since when has geothermal energy been commercially exploited for heat, mechanical power, and electricity?
Since when has geothermal energy been commercially exploited for heat, mechanical power, and electricity?
What are some sources of biomass?
What are some sources of biomass?
When was a tidal energy plant established in Annapolis?
When was a tidal energy plant established in Annapolis?
What percentage of California's electricity is currently provided by wind energy?
What percentage of California's electricity is currently provided by wind energy?
Is geothermal energy a renewable energy source?
Is geothermal energy a renewable energy source?
What is the main advantage of tidal energy over fossil fuels?
What is the main advantage of tidal energy over fossil fuels?
Which country has the world's first offshore wind farm?
Which country has the world's first offshore wind farm?
What was the primary source of energy before the switch to fossil fuels during industrialization?
What was the primary source of energy before the switch to fossil fuels during industrialization?
What is the main challenge facing renewable energy development in terms of information and education?
What is the main challenge facing renewable energy development in terms of information and education?
What is the main disadvantage of tidal energy compared to wind or solar energy?
What is the main disadvantage of tidal energy compared to wind or solar energy?
Which of the following is not a method for generating solar energy?
Which of the following is not a method for generating solar energy?
What percentage of Denmark's electricity is currently generated from offshore wind farms?
What percentage of Denmark's electricity is currently generated from offshore wind farms?
Where are the greatest potential impacts of offshore wind farms likely to occur?
Where are the greatest potential impacts of offshore wind farms likely to occur?
Which of the following is not a source of biomass?
Which of the following is not a source of biomass?
What is the potential impact of tidal energy on marine life?
What is the potential impact of tidal energy on marine life?
Study Notes
- Hydropower is the most widely used renewable energy source, but faces constraints related to social and environmental impacts.
- Wind energy has potential to meet future electricity demands, with estimates projecting up to 20% of global demand.
- California and Denmark have made major investments in wind power, with Denmark projected to generate up to 80% of its electricity from offshore wind farms by 2025.
- Environmental issues related to wind energy include noise, interference, land requirements, and aesthetics.
- Offshore wind farms have potential impacts on marine environments, including alteration of sediment flow and composition of species.
- Artificial reefs at the base of wind turbines may help mitigate impacts.
- Hydropower has potential for future development, especially in developing countries and the Soviet Union.
- Wind energy currently provides approximately 7% of California's electricity through 7500 turbines.
- Denmark has the world's first offshore wind farm and currently generates about 43.6% of its electricity from offshore wind farms.
- The greatest potential impacts of offshore wind farms on marine environments are likely to occur underwater.
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Review Quiz for Powering Earth - Renewable Energy
