APES Energy Resources & Consumption

Question 1

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

Accepted Answer

Solar power

Answer

Coal

Answer

Natural gas

Answer

Petroleum

Question 2

What is the main environmental concern with nuclear power?

Accepted Answer

Radioactive waste disposal

Answer

Air pollution

Answer

Greenhouse gas emissions

Answer

Noise pollution

Question 3

Which energy source is most commonly used for electricity generation worldwide?

Accepted Answer

Coal

Answer

Geothermal

Answer

Wind

Answer

Hydropower

Question 4

What is energy efficiency?

Accepted Answer

Maximizing output with less energy input

Answer

Generating more electricity

Answer

Using fossil fuels only

Answer

Burning biomass at high rates

Question 5

Which sector uses the most energy in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Industrial

Answer

Residential

Answer

Commercial

Answer

Transportation

Question 6

Why is wind energy considered sustainable?

Accepted Answer

It is clean and endlessly available

Answer

It generates large amounts of waste

Answer

It is non-renewable

Answer

It causes major deforestation