Energy Resources and Consumption Quiz

Explore non-renewable vs renewable energy, consumption stats, and environmental impacts in this Energy Economics quiz.

#1

Which of the following is a non-renewable energy resource?

Solar power
Wind energy
Coal
Hydroelectric power
#2

Which country is the largest consumer of energy in the world?

China
United States
India
Russia
#3

Which of the following is a renewable energy resource?

Natural gas
Biomass
Petroleum
Uranium
#4

What is the most common source of electricity generation worldwide?

Solar power
Coal
Hydroelectric power
Natural gas
#5

Which of the following is not a fossil fuel?

Coal
Natural gas
Solar energy
Petroleum
#6

What is the primary source of energy in photosynthesis?

Wind
Sunlight
Geothermal energy
Nuclear energy
#7

What is the approximate efficiency of typical gasoline-powered internal combustion engines?

10-20%
30-40%
50-60%
70-80%
#8

What is the process of converting sunlight into electricity called?

Photosynthesis
Geothermal energy
Solar photovoltaic
Fossilization
#9

Which sector consumes the largest share of energy globally?

Transportation
Residential
Industrial
Commercial
#10

What is the unit of measurement for electrical power?

Watt
Joule
Ampere
Volt
#11

Which of the following is a disadvantage of nuclear power?

Low greenhouse gas emissions
High initial construction cost
Readily available fuel
Minimal waste disposal concerns
#12

What is the term for the amount of energy produced compared to the amount of energy consumed?

Energy transfer
Energy balance
Energy efficiency
Energy conservation
#13

What is the term for the amount of energy that can be produced compared to the amount of energy that exists in a resource?

Energy balance
Energy conversion efficiency
Energy availability
Energy density
#14

Which country is the largest consumer of coal?

China
United States
India
Russia
#15

Which energy resource is used to produce hydrogen through electrolysis?

Natural gas
Coal
Renewable electricity
Petroleum

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