What strategies can be used to increase energy supply? Quiz

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What strategies can be used to increase energy supply? Quiz

True or false? There are two main strategies for increasing energy supply. These are: 1. Continue to develop non-renewable fossil fuels and nuclear power 2. Develop further alternative energy resources

False

True

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Which of the following is not an example of a renewable energy resource?

HEP

Biomass

Nuclear

Solar

Wind

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Which of the following is not an example of an advantage of hydro-electric power?

Well suited to remote, mountainous environments.

Very efficient and effective.

Can involve low-tech organic matter.

Micro-hydro schemes can supply small, isolated communities.

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Which of the following is not a disadvantage of solar energy?

May affect marine ecosystems.

Expensive to construct.

Dependent on sunshine amounts.

Controversial use of fields instead of growing food.

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True or false? Over 75% of the global renewable energy produced is generated by hydro-electric power.

True

False

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Identify the advantages of geothermal energy production. (you can select more than one)

Please select 2 correct answers

Hot water can affect ecology.

Hot water can be used for industrial processes, swimming pools and heating.

Involves reservoir construction.

Very effective in volcanic areas.

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True or false? Non-renewable energy resources will become too expensive to be extracted.

False

True

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Which of the following statements is correct?

Nuclear energy accounts for about 22 per cent of global electricity generation.

Nuclear energy accounts for about 12 per cent of global electricity generation.

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Which of the following is not an advantage of natural gas?

It does not create waste, such as coal ash.

It is significantly cleaner than oil and coal.

Huge global reserves.

Fracking has been linked to subsidence.

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Which of the following is not a disadvantage of natural gas?

Political issues can affect transportation.

Leaks can lead to explosions.

Infrastructure is expensive

It disperses quickly in the air.

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