Question 1

One of the main reasons Samsø was able to convert fully to renewable energy sources is because of ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  grants
B)  citizen investors
C)  government bonds
D)  bank loans
E)  foreign aidF) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 2

___________________ energy is replenished over short time scales or is perpetually available.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sustainable
B)  Reusable
C)  Renewable
D)  Fossil fuelE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Refer to Infographic 7.Why are renewable forms of energy so expensive when compared with fossil fuels? What are two cheaper ways to sustainably meet energy needs without such a huge financial input?

Accepted Answer

Even though the energies being harnessed...

Question 4

Which of the following electricity energy sources is LEAST expensive for the consumer?

Accepted Answer

A)  fossil fuels
B)  solar energy
C)  wind
D)  geothermal energy
E)  nuclear energyF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

LED lightbulbs are the most energy efficient way to light your home,as they use ______ of the energy of a comparable compact fluorescent bulb.

Accepted Answer

A)  1/2
B)  1/3
C)  1/4
D)  2/3
E)  3/4F) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

In terms of true cost,which of the following electricity energy sources is LEAST expensive for the consumer?

Accepted Answer

A)  fossil fuels
B)  solar energy
C)  wind
D)  geothermal energy
E)  nuclear energyF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

The president is very impressed with your presentation and wants to convert the campus into an energy positive campus.You tell him this will require ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  true cost pricing
B)  diversification of renewable energy sources
C)  energy storage methods
D)  a smart grid
E)  all of the aboveF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

How does insulating pipes,using an on-demand water heater,and taking shorter showers save energy?

Accepted Answer

It takes energy to heat water and keep i...

Question 9

The largest segment of renewable energy is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  solar energy
B)  biomass
C)  hydroelectric energy
D)  geothermal energy
E)  windF) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a no-cost way to conserve energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  washing clothes in cold water
B)  taking shorter showers
C)  closing the fireplace damper when it is not in use
D)  insulating hot water pipes
E)  lowering the thermostatF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 11

Which renewable energy source has the greatest impact on the local environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  solar energy
B)  wind
C)  geothermal energy
D)  biomass
E)  hydropowerF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

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