SUSTAINABLE ENERGY Flashcards
(40 cards)
1
Q
- 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
A
B
2
Q
- 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
A
A
3
Q
- 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
A
B
4
Q
- 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
A
B
5
Q
- 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
A
B
6
Q
- 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
A
B
7
Q
- 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
A
C
8
Q
- 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
A
B
9
Q
- 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
A
B
10
Q
- 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
A
B
11
Q
- 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
A
D
12
Q
- 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
A
C
13
Q
- 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
A
B
14
Q
- 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
A
A
15
Q
- 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
A
B
16
Q
- 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
A
A
17
Q
- 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
A
B
18
Q
- 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%
A
C
19
Q
- 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 VAT rates
D) Seven-year income tax holiday
A
D
20
Q
- 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
A
A
21
Q
- 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 sources.
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
A
A
22
Q
- Which is not an issue in sustainable energy
a. Air & Water Pollution
b. Deforestation
c. Landslide
d. Sea Level Rise
A
C
23
Q
- 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
A
D
24
Q
- _______ issues have been at the heart of climate change negotiations especially so in the context of mitigation
a. Equality
b. Equity
c. Energy
d. Element
A
B
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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 energy and energy efficiency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
a. Climate change Mitigations
b. Trade and Investment
c. Technological Innovation
d. Policy Uncertainty
A
26
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
B
27
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
A
28
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
D
29
29. Which is no beong 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
D
30
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
D
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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
C
32
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
B
33
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
B
34
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
B
35
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
D
36
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
A
37
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
B
38
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
C
39
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
B
40
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
C
