Statistics on World Energy Mix

Question 1

the process of replacing technologies that use fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas) with technologies that use electricity as a source of energy.

Answer 1

Electrification

Question 2

As of the period from July 2023 to June 2024, the state of electricity consumption in the Philippines is heavily dominated by _________.

Answer 2

fossil energy sources

Question 3

What percentage of the Philippines’ electricity comes from fossil fuels during the period of July 2023 to June 2024?
A. 62%
B. 78%
C. 22%
D. 9%

Answer 3

B. 78%

Question 4

Which fossil fuel contributes the most to the Philippines’ electricity generation?
A. Oil
B. Natural Gas
C. Coal
D. Diesel

Answer 4

C. Coal

Question 5

What is the approximate percentage of electricity generated from coal?
A. 22%
B. 78%
C. 62%
D. 9%

Answer 5

C. 62%

Question 6

What percentage of electricity comes from clean or low-carbon energy sources?
A. 22%
B. 62%
C. 9%
D. 4%

Answer 6

A. 22%

Question 7

Which two renewable energy sources each contribute around 9% to the electricity supply?
A. Solar and Wind
B. Geothermal and Hydropower
C. Hydropower and Wind
D. Biomass and Geothermal

Answer 7

B. Geothermal and Hydropower

Question 8

What is the combined contribution of solar and wind energy to the Philippines’ electricity supply?
A. 9%
B. 22%
C. 62%
D. 4%

Answer 8

D. 4%

Question 9

Based on the data, what does the low percentage of solar and wind energy suggest?
A. These sources are no longer needed
B. The country is fully dependent on them
C. There is significant room for growth in clean energy
D. They are the largest contributors

Answer 9

C. There is significant room for growth in clean energy

Question 10

Which country generates 59% of its electricity from wind power?
A. Greece
B. France
C. Denmark
D. Chile

Answer 10

C. Denmark

Question 11

What energy source contributes 68% of France’s electricity generation?
A. Wind
B. Solar
C. Hydropower
D. Nuclear

Answer 11

D. Nuclear

Question 12

Which countries generate over 20% of their electricity from solar energy?
A. Denmark and Chile
B. Greece and Chile
C. Greece and France
D. Chile and France

Answer 12

B. Greece and Chile

Question 13

What is the main reason for the Philippines to look into countries like Denmark, Greece, and France for energy inspiration?
A. They are nearby countries
B. They have high fossil fuel usage
C. They successfully integrated clean energy solutions
D. They have similar climates

Answer 13

C. They successfully integrated clean energy solutions

Question 14

What is one benefit of adopting a diversified clean energy mix?
A. Increase in fossil fuel dependence
B. Rise in electricity prices
C. Mitigation of climate change and air pollution
D. Decrease in energy reliability

Answer 14

C. Mitigation of climate change and air pollution

Question 15

What type of energy has helped Denmark achieve a significant portion of clean electricity?
A. Nuclear
B. Solar
C. Wind
D. Geothermal

Answer 15

C. Wind

Question 16

How much of its electricity does France produce from nuclear power?
A. 22%
B. 59%
C. 68%
D. 42%

Answer 16

C. 68%

Question 17

In what year did geothermal energy increase by 1.7 TWh in the Philippines?
A. 2000
B. 1998
C. 2016
D. 2024

Answer 17

B. 1998

Question 18

How much did solar energy increase by in 2016?
A. 2 TWh
B. 1.5 TWh
C. 1 TWh
D. 0.5 TWh

Answer 18

C. 1 TWh

Question 19

Which energy source experienced both growth and decline over the years?
A. Solar
B. Geothermal
C. Hydropower
D. Nuclear

Answer 19

C. Hydropower

Question 20

In what years did hydropower show significant growth in electricity generation?
A. 2011 and 2021
B. 1998 and 2005
C. 2016 and 2024
D. 2000 and 2022

Answer 20

A. 2011 and 2021

Question 21

By how much did hydropower increase in 2021?
A. 1.5 TWh
B. 1 TWh
C. 2 TWh
D. 0.8 TWh

Answer 21

C. 2 TWh

Question 22

What happened to geothermal energy in 2024?
A. Increased by 2 TWh
B. Remained stable
C. Declined by 1.5 TWh
D. Doubled in capacity

Answer 22

C. Declined by 1.5 TWh

Question 23

What does the fluctuation in low-carbon sources suggest for the Philippines?
A. More reliance on fossil fuels is needed
B. The country should stop using renewables
C. A stable and diversified low-carbon strategy is necessary
D. Only solar energy should be invested in

Answer 23

C. A stable and diversified low-carbon strategy is necessary

Question 24

It refers to how many grams of carbon dioxide (CO2) are released to produce a kilowatt hour (kWh) of electricity. Electricity that’s generated using fossil fuels is more carbon intensive, as the process by which it’s generated creates CO2 emissions.

Answer 24

Carbon Intensity