sustainable energy

Question 1

What is the primary goal of sustainable policies?

a. Maximizing short-term profits
b. Highlighting long-term impacts on individuals, ecosystems, and the economy
c. Reducing government spending
d. Promoting rapid industrialization

Answer 1

b. Highlighting long-term impacts on individuals, ecosystems, and the economy

Question 2

The word ‘sustainability’ originates from Latin words meaning:

a. To grow and to flourish
b. Up and to hold
c. To build and to last
d. Down and to keep

Answer 2

b. Up and to hold

Question 3

What does ESG stand for in the context of sustainability?

a. Environment, Society, Governance
b. Environmental, Social, and Governance
c. Economic, Social, and Green
d. Environmental, Structural, and Growth

Answer 3

b. Environmental, Social, and Governance

Question 4

What can help reduce the cost of green hydrogen production?

a. Technological advancements and economies of scale
b. Decreasing renewable energy investments
c. Banning research initiatives
d. Increasing fossil fuel usage

Answer 4

a. Technological advancements and economies of scale

Question 5

Why is green hydrogen currently more expensive than hydrogen from fossil fuels?

a. Lack of demand
b. Higher production costs from renewable sources
c. Simpler technology
d. Excessive government subsidies

Answer 5

b. Higher production costs from renewable sources

Question 6

What is necessary to support the transition to renewable energy sources?

a. Decreased investment
b. Clear and supportive policies
c. Reduction in research initiatives
d. Elimination of innovation

Answer 6

b. Clear and supportive policies

Question 7

How do geopolitical factors affect the energy sector?

a. They have no effect
b. They stabilize prices
c. They cause supply chain challenges and price volatility
d. They reduce investment needs

Answer 7

c. They cause supply chain challenges and price volatility

Question 8

What consequence has Germany faced due to high electricity rates?

a. Decreased manufacturing output
b. Outsourcing of production to more affordable regions
c. Lower consumer goods prices
d. Increased fossil fuel use

Answer 8

b. Outsourcing of production to more affordable regions

Question 9

Why is access to affordable energy a challenge in some regions?

a. Energy is free everywhere
b. Prices are influenced by various factors, leading to disparities
c. There is no need for energy in rural areas
d. All regions have equal access to energy

Answer 9

b. Prices are influenced by various factors, leading to disparities

Question 10

What was a key outcome of the 2015 Paris Climate Change Conference (COP21)?

a. Countries agreed to increase fossil fuel use
b. Representatives committed to reducing emissions and promoting sustainability
c. The conference was canceled
d. Only developed countries participated

Answer 10

b. Representatives committed to reducing emissions and promoting sustainability

Question 11

What is one of the most significant obstacles to adopting sustainable energy sources?

a. Lack of interest from consumers
b. Overabundance of skilled workers
c. Excessive availability of fossil fuels
d. Requirement for substantial investment in renewable energy technologies

Answer 11

d. Requirement for substantial investment in renewable energy technologies

Question 12

Which of the following renewable energy technologies requires investment for widespread implementation?

a. Coal and natural gas
b. Nuclear and oil
c. Hydro, wind, solar, and geothermal
d. Diesel and petrol

Answer 12

c. Hydro, wind, solar, and geothermal

Question 13

What is a key workforce challenge faced by the sustainable energy sector?

a. Surplus of experienced workers
b. Skills gap requiring specialized technical skills
c. Lack of interest in technology
d. Too many workers with renewable energy experience

Answer 13

b. Skills gap requiring specialized technical skills

Question 14

What is a major challenge in implementing government policies for sustainable energy?

a. Lack of political will and public support
b. Too much funding available
c. Overabundance of skilled workers
d. No need for regulation

Answer 14

a. Lack of political will and public support

Question 15

Which sector is expected to see significant job creation from the shift to sustainable energy?

a. Fossil fuel extraction
b. Sustainable energy sector (manufacturing, installation, R&D)
c. Traditional manufacturing
d. Retail and hospitality

Answer 15

b. Sustainable energy sector (manufacturing, installation, R&D)

Question 16

What global initiative did the UN establish in 2015 to promote sustainability?

a. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
b. The Green Revolution
c. The Kyoto Protocol
d. The Paris Energy Accord

Answer 16

a. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Question 17

According to the United Nations, what is the definition of sustainability?

a. Meeting present needs without considering future generations
b. Meeting present needs without harming the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
c. Maximizing profits above all else
d. Using resources as quickly as possible

Answer 17

b. Meeting present needs without harming the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

Question 18

According to the Philippine Energy Plan 2020-2040, what is the country’s goal for renewable energy in its power generation mix by 2030?

a. 10%
b. 20%
c. 35%
d. 50%

Answer 18

c. 35%

Question 19

Which of the following is a fiscal incentive offered to eligible renewable energy developers in the Philippines?

a. Increased taxes
b. Increased property taxes
c. Higher V AT rates
d. Seven-year income tax holiday

Answer 19

d. Seven-year income tax holiday

Question 20

What key skill set does chemical engineering bring to solving problems in energy, environment, and sustainability?

a. Expertise in physical, molecular, chemical, and material sciences combined with process-level systems understanding
b. Expertise only in chemistry
c. A focus solely on economic factors
d. A lack of consideration for environmental impact

Answer 20

a. Expertise in physical, molecular, chemical, and material sciences combined with process-level systems understanding

Question 21

What is the connection of Sustainability and climate change

a. They are both factors that impact society and the environment.
b. They pose a significant threat to low-lying coastal areas and small island communities, resulting in increased coastal erosion, loss of land, and intrusion of saltwater into freshwater source
c. stabilize greenhouse gas levels in a timeframe sufficient to allow ecosystems to adapt naturally to climate change, ensure that food production is not threatened, and to enable economic development to proceed in a sustainable manner
d. They are not connected to each other

Answer 21

a. They are both factors that impact society and the environment.

Question 22

Which is not an issue in sustainable energy

a. Air & Water Pollution
b. Deforestation
c. Landslide
d. Sea Level Rise

Answer 22

c. Landslide

Question 23

It aims to reduce climate change – involves reducing the flow of heat-trapping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, either by reducing sources of these gases

a. Adaptation
b. Sustainability
c. Climate Change
d. Mitigation

Answer 23

d. Mitigation

Question 24

_______ change negotiations especially so in the context of mitigation

a. Equality
b. Equity
c. Energy
d. Element

Answer 24

b. Equity

Question 25

It is an international impact that means international agreements on climate change, such as the Paris Agreement, can have significant economic impacts, requiring investments in renewable energyand energy efficiency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. a. Climate change Mitigations b. Trade and Investment c. Technological Innovation d. Policy Uncertainty

Answer 25

a. Climate change Mitigations

Question 26

Energy policies can impact international trade and investment flows, with policies that promote renewable energy potentially attracting foreign investment in the renewable energy sector. a. Climate change Mitigations b. Trade and Investment c. Technological Innovation d. Policy Uncertainty

Answer 26

b. Trade and Investment

Question 27

International energy policies can foster cooperation and collaboration between countries, leading to shared benefits and a more sustainable global energy system. a. Climate change Mitigations b. Policy Uncertainty:t c. Global Energy Security d. Economic Cooperation

Answer 27

d. Economic Cooperation

Question 28

What are the laws that ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy to all. a. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) 7 Affordable and Clean Energy b. The Republic Act No. 9513 c. Energy policy and regulation d. Sustainable energy policy

Answer 28

a. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Question 29

Which does not belong to the group? a. Renewables Increasingly Replace Coal b. CCUS Promises to Bridge the Carbon Gap c. Addressing it's Impact On The Environment d. Evolving customer expectations

Answer 29

d. Evolving customer expectations

Question 30

It stands at the forefront of global efforts to combat climate change, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and promote renewable resources. a. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) 7 Affordable and Clean Energy b. The Republic Act No. 9513 c. Energy policy and regulation d. Sustainable energy policy

Answer 30

d. Sustainable energy policy

Question 31

What is the primary focus of intergenerational equity in the context of energy resources? a. Ensuring the current generation has unrestricted access to all resources b. Providing equal energy resources for the current generation without regard for the future c. Maintaining fairness between current and future generations regarding resource use d. Compromising future needs for present-day economic growth

Answer 31

c. Maintaining fairness between current and future generations regarding resource use

Question 32

Which of the following actions aligns with the principles of sustainable energy according to the text? a. Relying solely on fossil fuels to meet current energy demands b. Investing in solar and wind energy to promote long-term environmental health c. Ignoring the environmental impact of energy choices d. Prioritizing short-term economic benefits over future sustainability

Answer 32

b. Investing in solar and wind energy to promote long-term environmental health

Question 33

What does intragenerational equity primarily focus on? a. Fairness between present and future generations b. Fairness within the current generation c. The distribution of energy sources globally d. Advancements in energy technology

Answer 33

b. Fairness within the current generation

Question 34

Which of the following is an example of promoting intragenerational equity in sustainable energy? a. Reducing energy costs for future generations b. Installing solar panels in off-grid rural areas c. Developing nuclear energy plants in urban locations d. Increasing fossil fuel extraction in wealthy nations

Answer 34

b. Installing solar panels in off-grid rural areas

Question 35

What is a benefit of electrifying industrial processes? a. Increasing carbon footprints b. Increasing operational costs c. Reducing equipment reliability d. Enhancing energy efficiency

Answer 35

d. Enhancing energy efficiency

Question 36

Which transportation option is supported by renewable electricity for reducing emissions? a. Electric Vehicles (EVs) b. Diesel-powered trucks c. Gasoline-powered cars d. Propane-powered buses

Answer 36

a. Electric Vehicles (EVs)

Question 37

How can agriculture benefit from renewable energy according to the text? a. By using fossil fuels for irrigation b. By implementing solar-powered irrigation systems c. By reducing the use of biofuels d. By relying solely on diesel for farm equipment

Answer 37

b. By implementing solar-powered irrigation systems

Question 38

How does economic sustainability affect the relationship between income and assets? a. It weakens the relationship b. It has no effect c. It strengthens the relationship d. It only affects higher-income individuals

Answer 38

c. It strengthens the relationship

Question 39

According to economic theory, what is the goal of sustainable development concerning wealth and income? a. To decrease income over time b. To maintain or increase wealth and income without depleting resources c. To create wealth without concern for income d. To improve environmental conditions at the cost of income

Answer 39

b. To maintain or increase wealth and income without depleting resources

Question 40

Who is more likely to engage in sustainable consumption and support sustainable organizations? a. Lower-income individuals b. Middle-income individuals c. Higher-income individuals d. Individuals with no income

Answer 40

c. Higher-income individuals