This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Renewable Energy > Renewable Energy Sources – Quiz 22 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Renewable Energy Sources Quiz 22 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which would NOT save energy? A) Using Energy Star electronics and appliances. B) Using public transportation instead of private vehicles. C) Applying sustainable design principles to new construction. D) Replacing fluorescent bulbs with incandescent bulbs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Replacing fluorescent bulbs with incandescent bulbs. 2. A disadvantage of hydroelectric power is A) Energy use is that it is limited certain times of the day. B) It can harm fish and other organisms. C) Nuclear energy produces radioactive wastes. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It can harm fish and other organisms. 3. This is the simultaneous production of both electricity and steam or hat water in the same plant. A) Cogeneration. B) Photovoltaic cells. C) Concentrating solar power system. D) Active solar system. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cogeneration. 4. When coal is used by humans, it is typically used to A) Heat homes directly. B) Heat water. C) Generate electricity. D) Heat food. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Generate electricity. 5. These requires utilities to buy surplus power from small producers at a fair price. A) Passive homes. B) Reformer. C) Flex fuel boilers. D) Feed in tariffs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Feed in tariffs. 6. What are the two main advantages and disadvantages of non-renewable resources A) Cheap and currently abundant; Renew very slowly and dirty. B) Very clean and cheap; not abundant and renew slowly. C) Renew fast and clean; expensive and not abundant. D) Clean and renew quickly; expensive and not abundant. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cheap and currently abundant; Renew very slowly and dirty. 7. What is a disadvantage of renewable energy? A) Electricity is cheaper. B) Third world countries can have more energy. C) People are more independent. D) Most sources are expensive to get started. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Most sources are expensive to get started. 8. Which public policy requires a small per kwh charge is levied on all utility customers to help finance renewable energy research a development? A) Green pricing. B) Renewables portfolio. C) Distributional surcharge. D) The Wickersham effect. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Distributional surcharge. 9. The Alaska National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) has made headlines because: A) It is the leading source of coal in North America. B) Of proposals to explore for oil there. C) It is the proposed site for disposal of high-level nuclear waste. D) Further oil migration there is blocked by a trap. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Of proposals to explore for oil there. 10. Why does wind cause tree branches to sway, or move? A) Moving air attracts wind. B) Moving air has energy. C) Moving air contains moisture. D) Moving air supplies oxygen. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Moving air has energy. 11. This source can harm migratory birds: A) Solar energy. B) Wind energy. C) Geothermal energy. D) Tidal energy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Wind energy. 12. What is another term used to mean renewable? A) Sustainable. B) Finite. C) Infinite. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Infinite. 13. The use of wind to provide the mechanical power through wind turbines to turn electric generators and traditionally to do other work, like milling or pumping. A) Turbine energy. B) Wind energy. C) Wave energy. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Wind energy. 14. Which one of these is not renewable? A) Trees. B) Wind. C) Solar. D) Uranium. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Uranium. 15. Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source? A) Gasoline. B) Solar power. C) Coal. D) Fossil fuels. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Solar power. 16. Which is not an advantage of Wind energy? A) Land can be used for other purposes. B) Can be quickly built; not too expensive. C) Long operating life. D) Danger to birds. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Danger to birds. 17. Which is an aspect of geothermal energy? I. Geothermal energy emits almost no carbon dioxide. II. Geothermal energy is a renewable source of energy. III. Geothermal energy can be used to produce heat and electricity. A) I and II. B) II and III. C) I and III. D) I, II and III. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I, II and III. 18. The town of Clarksville is reviewing options for energy with the goal of reducing their production of greenhouse gases. Increased use of which energy source would reduce the town's greenhouse gas production? A) Coal. B) Natural gas. C) Petroleum fuel. D) Sunlight. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sunlight. 19. A drawback of using municipal solid waste (trash) to generate electricity is A) Limited geographical options. B) High initial costs. C) Aesthetic issues. D) Release of toxic metals into the atmosphere. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Release of toxic metals into the atmosphere. 20. Which is the fastest growing source of electricity in the country? A) Wind. B) Solar. C) Hydroelectric. D) Biomass. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Wind. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesRenewable Energy Sources Quiz 1Renewable Energy Sources Quiz 2Renewable Energy Sources Quiz 3Renewable Energy Sources Quiz 4Renewable Energy Sources Quiz 5Renewable Energy Sources Quiz 6Renewable Energy Sources Quiz 7Renewable Energy Sources Quiz 8Renewable Energy Sources Quiz 9Renewable Energy Sources Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books