5 Questions
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Net energy yield = Total usable energy minus the energy required to make it available for use Government subsidies = Payments designed to help a business Renewable energy = Resource replenished in a short time Nonrenewable energy = Resource not replenished
Match the following energy resources with their classification:
Solar energy = Renewable energy Fossil fuels = Nonrenewable energy Uranium = Nonrenewable energy Firewood from trees = Renewable energy
Match the following energy production processes with their associated activities:
Wind power production = Burning coal to produce steel Solar energy production = Energy in factory to make turbines Firewood extraction = Cutting down trees Nuclear power production = Uranium mining
Match the following impacts with their associated consequences:
Wasted energy = Waste of money or resources or both Energy use = Environmental impact Nonrenewable energy use = High net energy yield Renewable energy shift = Reduction in environmental impacts
Match the following percentages with their associated energy resource type:
87% = Nonrenewable energy 13% = Renewable energy 100% = Total net energy yield 0% = Zero net energy yield
Study Notes
Energy Resources Classification
- Energy resources can be classified into different categories based on their characteristics and uses.
Energy Production Processes
- Energy production processes involve various activities that transform energy resources into usable forms.
Environmental Impacts
- Energy production and consumption can have significant environmental impacts, leading to consequences such as climate change, air pollution, and water pollution.
Energy Resource Distribution
- Different energy resources contribute varying percentages to the global energy mix, including renewable and non-renewable sources.
This quiz covers the importance of energy efficiency, the environmental impact of energy use, and the shift to renewable energy sources. It also discusses the concept of renewable energy and its impact on reducing environmental impacts.
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