Energy and Renewable Energy Quiz: 15 Questions
Energy is at the heart of our daily lives and of the planet's future. Solar, wind, nuclear, hydro… Can you tell the different energy sources apart and understand how they work?
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Frequently asked questions: Energy & Renewable Energy
A preview of what awaits you in this energy & renewable energy quiz: 15 multiple choice questions, each with a detailed explanation so you can learn as you play. Here are a few sample questions (and their answers, so no peeking before you play!).
What is the unit of measurement for energy in the International System of Units?
Answer: The joule. The joule (J) is the unit of measurement for energy in the International System of Units. The watt, often confused with it, measures power, that is, the energy consumed or produced per second.
Which fuel is used in French nuclear power plants?
Answer: Enriched uranium. French nuclear power plants mainly use enriched uranium (isotope 235) as fuel. The fission of these atoms releases a considerable amount of energy in the form of heat.
What is the main greenhouse gas emitted by the burning of fossil fuels?
Answer: Carbon dioxide (CO2). Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the main greenhouse gas emitted by the burning of coal, oil and natural gas. It is responsible for about 75% of human-caused global warming.
Which country is the world's leading producer of photovoltaic solar energy?
Answer: China. China is by far the world's leading producer of photovoltaic solar energy. It holds more than a third of the world's installed solar capacity and manufactures the majority of solar panels.
Which technology makes it possible to store surplus energy in the form of water pumped to a higher elevation?
Answer: Pumped-storage hydropower plants. Pumped-storage hydropower plants store energy by pumping water up to an upper reservoir when production is in surplus. The water is released to generate electricity at times of high demand. It is the most widely used large-scale storage method in the world.
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