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1. Select the best definition of Sustainability from the following:
a) Converting all coal-fired power plants to natural gas.
b) Reducing energy consumption via Energy Star appliances, LEDs and more fuel-efficient automobiles.
c) Recycling plastic, metal, glass, and yard waste.
d) Developing higher yield crops to feed the increasing global population.
e) Meeting today’s needs without diminishing our capacity to meet the needs of the future.
2. The origin of Earth's primary source of renewable energy is ________________________.
a) The thermogenic core of the Earth
b) The currents of the ocean
c) The Sun
d) Fissionable heavy metals
e) Fossil fuels
3. Identify which of the following are firm renewable energy sources and which are variable.
a) Firm: Solar & Tidal | Variable: Biomass & Geothermal
b) Firm: Wind & Tidal | Variable: Biomass & Hydroelectric
c) Firm: Wave & Tidal | Variable: Geothermal & Hydroelectric
d) Firm: Solar & Wind | Variable: Wave & Hydroelectric
e) Firm: Biomass & Hydroelectric | Variable: Solar & Wind
4. What sector accounts for more than half of all global crude oil consumption?
a) Transportation
b) Power generation
c) Agriculture
d) Petrochemicals and plastics
e) Building construction