Mitigating the impacts of climate change

1 / 10

Which of these cities would make the greatest use of solar power?

London

Oslo

Cairo

Moscow

2 / 10

Is biomass a renewable source of energy?

Yes, because plants can grow again

No, because the remains of ancient organisms from deep inside the Earth’s crust cannot be replaced

No, because its energy is converted by combustion into electricity

Yes, because energy cannot be destroyed

3 / 10

In Brazil 1/5 of motor vehicle fuels are produced from:

Coffee beans

Banana skins

Coconut oil

Sugar cane

4 / 10

Which of these energy sources is not a fossil fuel?

Uranium

Peat

Natural gas

Brown coal

5 / 10

Which of these energy sources is non-renewable?

Biofuel

Tidal energy

Solar energy

Crude oil

6 / 10

Which type of transport emits the largest quantity of greenhouse gases?

Railway

Ship

Bicycle

Road vehicle

7 / 10

What bag should you take shopping to reduce your carbon footprint?

Your own plastic bag

Your own canvas or cotton bag

Your own paper bag

Don’t take a bag – use a disposable one from the shop

8 / 10

What is the main problem with nuclear power plants?

It is hard to find a suitable location for a plant

They emit more carbon dioxide than other types of power plant

They create dangerous radioactive waste, and there is a risk of accidents with disastrous consequences

Reserves of nuclear fuel are almost exhausted

9 / 10

In northern countries a passive building is a building which:

Is not computer controlled

Does not meet building standards

Does not use energy

Is very well insulated and loses almost no energy

10 / 10

What share of all the electricity produced in the world comes from renewable sources (including hydropower)?

More than 20%

Less than 5%

15%

10%

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The average score is 52%

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