Energy：練習題

Which renewable energy source relies on the natural heat stored within the Earth?

Which of the following best explains why wave power is currently less widely used than wind power globally?

Evaluate the following energy data for Country X:
Oil: 45%, Natural Gas: 30%, Coal: 15%, Renewables: 10%.
What is the primary economic risk associated with this energy mix for a country with no domestic fossil fuel reserves?

What is a major disadvantage associated with the use of nuclear power for generating electricity?

A country has a high annual rainfall and a mountainous landscape with steep-sided valleys. Which energy source is this nation best suited to develop?

Identify the specific renewable energy source that converts the kinetic energy of ocean waves into electricity.

Describe one potential social disadvantage for local communities when a large hydro-electric power (HEP) dam is constructed.

Discuss how technological advancements in energy storage might solve the main limitation of solar and wind power.

Describe two different types of renewable energy supplies that utilize the movement of water to generate electricity.

The following data shows the energy consumption of a city in 2023:
Residential: 35%
Industrial: 45%
Transport: 15%
Commercial: 5%
(a) Suggest two reasons why the industrial sector consumes the largest proportion of energy in many urban areas.
(b) Explain how energy conservation measures in the residential sector can help reduce a country’s overall carbon footprint.