CHAPTER 10

Question 1

Which of the following was the dominant energy source before the 19th century?

Answer 1

Bomass

Question 2

What major innovation drove the widespread use of coal during the Industrial
Revolution?

Answer 2

Steam Engine

Question 3

Which century saw the rapid growth in energy consumption due to population
and industrial expansion?

Answer 3

20th Century

Question 4

What is a primary energy source?

Answer 4

Coal

Question 5

Which of the following is a secondary energy source?

Answer 5

Electricity

Question 6

What are the three main stages of energy delivery?

Answer 6

Generation, Transmission, Distribution

Question 7

Which fossil fuel is considered the “cleanest”?

Answer 7

Natural GAs

Question 8

Which renewable energy source uses sunlight to generate electricity?

Answer 8

Solar

Question 9

What is the process where uranium atoms are split to release heat for electricity generation?

Answer 9

Nuclear Fission

Question 10

What is a characteristic of nuclear energy

Answer 10

High reliability

Question 11

What is a key environmental impact of fossil fuels?

Answer 11

air and water pollution

Question 12

Which of the following is a challenge associated with nuclear energy?

Answer 12

Management of radioactive waste

Question 13

Which company is a major contributor to renewable energy globally?

Answer 13

NextEra Energy

Question 14

Which country is a top producer of coal?

Answer 14

China

Question 15

Which sector includes energy for heating, cooling, and powering household
appliances?

Answer 15

Residential Sector

Question 16

Which sector is primarily fueled by gasoline and diesel?

Answer 16

Transportation Sector

Question 17

What is a major challenge in the energy supply sector?

Answer 17

Aging infrastructure

Question 18

What can lead to price spikes in the energy market?

Answer 18

Geopolitical instability

Question 19

What complicates grid stability?

Answer 19

Integration of intermittent renewable sources

Question 20

What is a key material shortage faced by the renewable energy sector?

Answer 20

Lithium

Question 21

What is the main goal of sustainable energy?

Answer 21

Meet present needs without jeopardizing future generations

Question 22

Why are renewable sources like solar and wind considered sustainable?

Answer 22

Natural replenishment

Question 23

Which energy source is debated in terms of sustainability due to waste management?

Answer 23

Nuclear

Question 24

What shapes the energy sector in the Philippines?

Answer 24

Unique GEography

Question 25

What is the Philippines heavily reliant on for power generation?

Answer 25

Coal

Question 26

What program encourages renewable energy use among eligible consumers in the Philippines?

Answer 26

Green Energy Option Program (GEOP)

Question 27

Which entity manages the transmission of high-voltage electricity in the Philippines?

Answer 27

National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP)

Question 28

What is a significant untapped potential in the Philippines?

Answer 28

Renewable energy sources

Question 29

In the context of energy supply, what does "transmission" refer to?

Answer 29

Transporting high-voltage electricity over long distances

Question 30

What is the main function of substations in the energy supply system?

Answer 30

Manage voltage changes

Question 31

Which renewable energy source involves tapping into heat from beneath the Earth’s surface?

Answer 31

Geothermal Enrgy

Question 32

What is biomass energy?

Answer 32

Energy from burning organic matter

Question 33

What is a baseload capacity in the context of energy supply?

Answer 33

Continuous operation with minimal interruptions

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of renewable energy sources?

Answer 34

High emissions

Question 35

What is the primary use of oil as an energy source?

Answer 35

Transportation

Question 36

What is a significant challenge in integrating renewable energy sources like solar and wind into the grid?

Answer 36

Intermittency

Question 37

What does the acronym PEP stand for in the context of Philippine energy policy?

Answer 37

Philippine Energy Plan

Question 38

What is the target contribution of coal to the primary energy mix by 2040, according to the Philippine Energy Plan (PEP) 2020-2040?

Answer 38

21.2%

Question 39

Which of the following is a major contributor to the industrial sector's energy consumption?

Answer 39

Machinery and industrial heating

Question 40

What is one of the main challenges related to energy security?

Answer 40

Geopolitical Instabillity