Sustainable Energy and Environmental Impacts Quiz
Challenge yourself with questions on solar power, greenhouse gases, and more in this sustainable energy quiz.
#1
Which renewable energy source is generated from the sun's radiation?
Wind energy
Geothermal energy
Solar energy
Hydropower
#2
Which gas is primarily responsible for trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere?
Carbon dioxide
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Methane
#3
What is the term for the process of converting waste materials into reusable materials or resources?
Recycling
Upcycling
Composting
Landfilling
#4
Which of the following is not a type of renewable energy?
Biomass energy
Nuclear energy
Tidal energy
Geothermal energy
#5
What is the term for the energy generated from the heat stored beneath the Earth's surface?
Hydropower
Wind energy
Geothermal energy
Tidal energy
#6
What is the approximate average global temperature increase since the pre-industrial era?
#7
Which renewable energy source requires the least amount of land for power generation?
Solar energy
Wind energy
Hydropower
Geothermal energy
#8
Which of the following is a major greenhouse gas emitted from agricultural activities?
Carbon monoxide
Nitrous oxide
Sulfur dioxide
Chlorofluorocarbons
#9
What is the term for the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide emissions from industrial sources?
Carbon fixation
Carbon sequestration
Carbon offsetting
Carbon neutralization
#10
Which of the following is a consequence of ocean acidification?
Increased coral reef growth
Decreased shell formation in marine organisms
Expansion of marine biodiversity
Reduction in sea level
#11
What is the term used to describe energy-efficient practices that involve the design and construction of buildings?
Green building
Eco-friendly architecture
Sustainable construction
Environmentally conscious building
#12
Which country is the largest producer of wind energy in the world?
China
United States
Germany
India
#13
Which of the following is a characteristic of a 'passive solar design'?
Using solar panels to generate electricity
Maximizing natural lighting and heat from the sun
Extracting geothermal energy for heating purposes
Harnessing wind energy for power generation
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