1. What is renewable energy?
a) Energy generated from non-replenishable sources
b) Energy derived from resources that naturally replenish themselves
c) Energy that is stored in batteries
d) Energy produced from fossil fuels
Answer: b) Energy derived from resources that naturally replenish themselves
2. Which of the following is NOT a form of renewable energy?
a) Solar energy
b) Wind energy
c) Natural gas
d) Geothermal energy
Answer: c) Natural gas
3. What is the primary source of solar energy?
a) Nuclear reactions on Earth
b) The Sun
c) Wind currents
d) Earth’s core
Answer: b) The Sun
4. What device converts sunlight directly into electricity?
a) Solar collector
b) Solar thermal plant
c) Photovoltaic cell
d) Solar reflector
Answer: c) Photovoltaic cell
5. What is the primary purpose of a wind turbine?
a) To generate heat from wind
b) To convert wind energy into electrical energy
c) To measure wind speed
d) To store wind energy
Answer: b) To convert wind energy into electrical energy
6. What percentage of global electricity generation comes from renewable energy sources as of
2023?
a) Approximately 5%
b) Approximately 10%
c) Approximately 30%
d) Over 50%
Answer: c) Approximately 30%
7. Which renewable energy source uses Earth’s internal heat?
a) Solar power
b) Wind power
c) Geothermal energy
d) Hydropower
Answer: c) Geothermal energy
8. What is hydropower?
a) Energy harnessed from ocean waves
b) Energy generated from the movement of water
c) Energy produced by windmills on lakes
d) Energy derived from desalination plants
Answer: b) Energy generated from the movement of water
9. Which country is currently the largest producer of solar energy?
a) United States
b) China
c) Germany
d) India
Answer: b) China
10. What is biomass energy?
a) Energy from decomposing fossil fuels
b) Energy derived from organic materials like plants and waste
c) Energy produced by bacteria
d) Energy from hydrogen cells
Answer: b) Energy derived from organic materials like plants and waste
11. Which renewable energy source has the highest efficiency rate?
a) Solar power
b) Wind power
c) Hydropower
d) Geothermal energy
Answer: d) Geothermal energy
12. What is one major drawback of wind energy?
a) It requires a lot of water
b) It produces harmful emissions
c) It is intermittent and dependent on wind availability
d) It cannot be used in coastal areas
Answer: c) It is intermittent and dependent on wind availability
13. Which renewable energy source is primarily used for transportation?
a) Hydropower
b) Biofuels
c) Geothermal energy
d) Solar power
Answer: b) Biofuels
14. Tidal energy is derived from:
a) Ocean currents
b) Temperature differences in seawater
c) Gravitational forces between Earth, Moon, and Sun
d) Chemical processes in marine organisms
Answer: c) Gravitational forces between Earth, Moon, and Sun
15. Which gas is commonly produced in anaerobic digestion for renewable energy?
a) Methane
b) Oxygen
c) Hydrogen
d) Carbon monoxide
Answer: a) Methane
16. What is a key advantage of renewable energy over fossil fuels?
a) Higher carbon emissions
b) Non-depletive nature and lower environmental impact
c) Cheaper initial setup costs
d) Dependence on geopolitical factors
Answer: b) Non-depletive nature and lower environmental impact
17. What are renewable energy certificates (RECs)?
a) Documents certifying the emission of greenhouse gases
b) Proof of ownership of environmental benefits from renewable energy
c) Licenses to use fossil fuels
d) Certification for building renewable energy facilities
Answer: b) Proof of ownership of environmental benefits from renewable energy
18. Which of the following technologies helps store renewable energy?
a) Batteries
b) Nuclear reactors
c) Coal reserves
d) Water reservoirs
Answer: a) Batteries
19. Which renewable energy source is location-dependent?
a) Wind energy
b) Geothermal energy
c) Solar energy
d) All of the above
Answer: b) Geothermal energy
20. What is a common challenge of solar power adoption?
a) High operational costs
b) Limited sunlight availability in certain regions
c) Excessive water usage
d) Difficulty in maintenance
Answer: b) Limited sunlight availability in certain region
21. What is the primary material used in most solar panels?
a) Silicon
b) Copper
c) Aluminum
d) Carbon
Answer: a) Silicon
22. What is the term for the rate at which renewable energy sources produce power?
a) Energy output
b) Efficiency ratio
c) Capacity factor
d) Power ratio
Answer: c) Capacity factor
23. Offshore wind farms are typically located:
a) Near forests
b) In the desert
c) In the ocean
d) On mountaintops
Answer: c) In the ocean
24. Renewable energy contributes to achieving which United Nations Sustainable Development Goal
(SDG)?
a) SDG 1: No Poverty
b) SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
c) SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
d) SDG 15: Life on Land
Answer: b) SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
25. The Paris Agreement emphasizes transitioning to renewable energy to:
a) Promote fossil fuel exploration
b) Maintain global temperatures well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels
c) Encourage nuclear energy expansion
d) Decrease energy costs globally
Answer: b) Maintain global temperatures well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels
26. Which renewable energy source has the lowest greenhouse gas emissions?
a) Biomass
b) Hydropower
c) Wind power
d) Solar power
Answer: c) Wind power
27. What is a pumped-storage hydropower system?
a) A method to desalinate seawater
b) A technique for storing water in underground reservoirs
c) A system that stores energy by pumping water to a higher elevation
d) A system that generates power using pumped air
Answer: c) A system that stores energy by pumping water to a higher elevation
28. What is the role of a smart grid in renewable energy?
a) To enhance communication for fossil fuel distribution
b) To increase energy efficiency and integrate renewable energy sources
c) To reduce the need for renewable energy sources
d) To focus on nuclear power usage
Answer: b) To increase energy efficiency and integrate renewable energy sources
29. What is community solar?
a) A program where multiple households share electricity generated by a local solar facility
b) A solar plant owned by government entities
c) A solar farm dedicated to powering public buildings
d) A personal rooftop solar installation
Answer: a) A program where multiple households share electricity generated by a local solar
facility
30. Which renewable energy source is commonly used for heating buildings directly?
a) Wind energy
b) Geothermal energy
c) Solar PV panels
d) Biomass
Answer: b) Geothermal energy
31. What is the main driver of the adoption of renewable energy worldwide?
a) Decreasing fossil fuel reserves
b) Increasing energy prices
c) Mitigating climate change and reducing carbon emissions
d) Expanding urbanization
Answer: c) Mitigating climate change and reducing carbon emissions
32. What is the major benefit of net metering for solar power users?
a) Storing excess electricity in batteries
b) Selling surplus power back to the grid
c) Receiving tax credits for solar installation
d) Free maintenance for solar panels
Answer: b) Selling surplus power back to the grid
33. What is the purpose of feed-in tariffs?
a) To reduce the cost of renewable energy systems
b) To provide fixed payments to renewable energy producers for energy supplied to the grid
c) To fund research in fossil fuels
d) To increase energy storage capabilities
Answer: b) To provide fixed payments to renewable energy producers for energy supplied to the
grid
34. Which renewable energy source is most commonly used in rural electrification projects?
a) Wind power
b) Solar power
c) Biomass
d) Hydropower
Answer: b) Solar power
35. What is one key disadvantage of hydropower?
a) Low energy efficiency
b) Dependence on constant sunlight
c) Environmental impact on aquatic ecosystems
d) High greenhouse gas emissions
Answer: c) Environmental impact on aquatic ecosystems
36. What is the role of renewable portfolio standards (RPS)?
a) To subsidize fossil fuel usage
b) To mandate a minimum percentage of energy from renewable sources
c) To reduce energy costs for households
d) To promote international energy trade
Answer: b) To mandate a minimum percentage of energy from renewable sources
37. What is the primary challenge of integrating renewable energy into the grid?
a) High carbon emissions
b) Variability and intermittency of renewable energy sources
c) Excessive water usage
d) High upfront costs of fossil fuel infrastructure
Answer: b) Variability and intermittency of renewable energy sources
38. Which renewable energy source can be generated 24/7 regardless of weather conditions?
a) Solar power
b) Wind power
c) Geothermal energy
d) Hydropower
Answer: c) Geothermal energy
39. What is the significance of energy storage in renewable energy systems?
a) To reduce reliance on solar and wind power
b) To ensure energy availability during periods of low-generation
c) To increase carbon emissions
d) To minimize the need for renewable resources
Answer: b) To ensure energy availability during periods of low-generation
40. Which renewable energy source is best suited for off-grid applications?
a) Solar power
b) Geothermal energy
c) Hydropower
d) Wind power
Answer: a) Solar power