(78/100) Understanding Climate Change and Renewable Energy

Listening Questions

Answer all questions based on the audio content

What are the main human activities contributing to climate change?

A) Planting trees

B) Using renewable energy

C) Burning fossil fuels and deforestation

D) Recycling waste

What does renewable energy come from?

A) Non-renewable resources

B) Natural resources that are replenished

C) Fossil fuels

D) Nuclear power

Which energy source is mentioned as converting sunlight into electricity?

A) Wind turbines

B) Hydropower

C) Solar panels

D) Geothermal energy

What is the goal of several European countries by 2050?

A) Increase fossil fuel usage

B) Become carbon neutral

C) Reduce waste disposal

D) Expand coal mining

What are some benefits of transitioning to renewable energy mentioned in the lecture?

A) Higher carbon emissions

B) Cleaner air and improved public health

C) Increased fossil fuel consumption

D) More land development

What challenge is associated with renewable energy?

A) It is always free

B) Energy storage and supply concerns

C) It requires no technology

D) It is always available

What is a key reason for the urgency in addressing climate change?

A) It has no impact on humans.

B) It leads to extreme weather events.

C) It is solely caused by natural factors.

D) It decreases job opportunities.

What role do governments and companies play in the transition to renewable energy?

A) They are only focused on fossil fuel development.

B) They are working together to find solutions.

C) They do not participate in the energy sector.

D) They only prioritize nuclear energy.

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