The Impact of Burning Fossil Fuels and Alternative Energy Sources (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What percentage of the world's energy needs do fossil fuels provide?
What percentage of the world's energy needs do fossil fuels provide?
Over 80%
Which two greenhouse gases are released when fossil fuels are burned?
Which two greenhouse gases are released when fossil fuels are burned?
Carbon dioxide and methane
Which pollutant forms acid rain when it mixes with water vapour?
Which pollutant forms acid rain when it mixes with water vapour?
Sulfur dioxide
How far off the Mayo coast is the Corrib Gas Field located?
How far off the Mayo coast is the Corrib Gas Field located?
70 km
What percentage of Ireland's gas needs does the Corrib Gas Terminal meet?
What percentage of Ireland's gas needs does the Corrib Gas Terminal meet?
60%
How many permanent jobs did the Corrib Gas Terminal create?
How many permanent jobs did the Corrib Gas Terminal create?
50
How much was invested in the Corrib Gas Terminal onshore processing facility?
How much was invested in the Corrib Gas Terminal onshore processing facility?
€900 million
Which of these is NOT listed as a renewable energy source?
Which of these is NOT listed as a renewable energy source?
Natural gas
What was the cost of Brazil's Advance Brazil Plan launched in 2001?
What was the cost of Brazil's Advance Brazil Plan launched in 2001?
$40 billion
What percentage of the Amazon is projected to be deforested in 20 years?
What percentage of the Amazon is projected to be deforested in 20 years?
42%
What temperature limit did countries pledge in the 2015 Paris Agreement?
What temperature limit did countries pledge in the 2015 Paris Agreement?
Below 2°C
By what year does Ireland aim to reach 80% renewable electricity generation?
By what year does Ireland aim to reach 80% renewable electricity generation?
2030