Energy: Forms, Transfer, and Conservation - Science Quiz

Question 1

Which of these examples shows chemical energy being changed into electrical energy?

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A battery powering a flashlight

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A car engine running on gasoline

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A solar panel producing electricity

Question 2

Which of the following is a renewable energy source that harnesses the energy of the sun?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear energy

Question 3

Which material is a good conductor of electricity and allows electric current to flow through it easily?

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Copper

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Rubber

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Plastic

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Wood

Question 4

In the International System of Units (SI), the unit of energy is the:

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Joule

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Calorie

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Foot-pound

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Kilowatt-hour

Question 5

Which device converts electrical energy into sound energy?

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Speaker

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Microphone

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Battery

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Solar panel

Question 6

According to the law of conservation of energy, the total energy in an isolated system remains:

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Constant

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Decreasing

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Increasing

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Unpredictable

Question 7

The primary purpose of a transformer is to:

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Increase or decrease voltage

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Convert AC to DC

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Store energy

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Generate electricity

Question 8

Which gas traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere and contributes to climate change?

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Helium

Question 9

What is the unit of measuring energy in the International System of Units (SI)?

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Joule

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Watt

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Calorie

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Kilowatt-hour

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a form of energy that can be changed from one form to another?

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Matter

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Kinetic

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Potential

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Heat

Question 11

Which of these measures the rate at which energy is used or transferred?

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Power

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Energy

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Work

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Efficiency

Question 12

Which of these greenhouse gases is mainly produced by human activities?

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Nitrous oxide

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Fluorinated gases

Question 13

What is the main difference between energy efficiency and energy conservation?

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Energy conservation involves using less energy, while energy efficiency involves using energy smarter.

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Energy efficiency focuses on reducing energy waste, while energy conservation involves changing habits.

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Energy efficiency is important for industries, while energy conservation is important for homes.

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There is no difference between energy efficiency and energy conservation.

Question 14

What type of energy is possessed by an object due to its motion?

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Kinetic energy

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Potential energy

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Chemical energy

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Electrical energy

Question 15

According to the principle of conservation of energy, what happens to the total amount of energy in a closed system?

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It stays the same

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It decreases

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It increases

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It fluctuates

Question 16

Which of the following is classified as a renewable energy source?

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Wind

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Coal

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Natural Gas

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Nuclear

Question 17

What is the name of the natural process by which plants use light energy to create their own food?

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Combustion

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Conduction

Question 18

Which of the following is recognized as a standard unit for measuring energy?

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Joule

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Newton

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Meter

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Second

Question 19

What is the primary energy source for the majority of living organisms on Earth?

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Chemical Energy

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Electrical Energy

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Mechanical Energy

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Nuclear Energy

Question 20

Which of the following practices is NOT considered an effective way to conserve energy?

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Keep the air conditioner running all day

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Turn off lights when leaving a room

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Unplug appliances when not in use

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Use energy-efficient appliances

Question 21

Which of the following is not considered a form of energy?

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Matter

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Kinetic energy

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Potential energy

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Thermal energy

Question 22

As a ball ascends into the air, which type of energy does it acquire?

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Potential energy

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Chemical energy

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Kinetic energy

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Electrical energy

Question 23

Which device transforms electrical energy into light energy?

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Light bulb

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Battery

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Solar panel

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Electric motor

Question 24

What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed.

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Energy can be created but not destroyed.

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Energy can be destroyed but not created.

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Energy can be both created and destroyed.

Question 25

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear energy

Question 26

Which of these is an illustration of passive solar energy?

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Using windows to allow sunlight to warm a building

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Generating electricity with solar panels

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Heating water with a solar water heater

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Powering a car with solar energy

Question 27

What is the metric unit of energy?

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Joule

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Watt

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Calorie

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BTU

Question 28

Which of these materials conducts electricity?

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Metal

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Rubber

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Plastic

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Wood

Question 29

How are energy and power related?

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Power is the rate at which energy is transferred or transformed.

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Energy is the rate at which power is transferred or transformed.

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Power and energy are equivalent.

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Power equals energy divided by time.

Question 30

When a ball is thrown upward, what type of energy does it have the most of at its highest point?

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Potential energy

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Kinetic energy

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Thermal energy

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Chemical energy

Question 31

Which of the following devices transforms electrical energy into light energy?

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Light bulb

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Solar panel

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Battery

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Generator

Question 32

The Law of Conservation of Energy states that:

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Energy can change forms but its total amount stays the same

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Energy can be created or destroyed

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Energy is always decreasing

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Energy is only found in the sun

Question 33

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

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Solar power

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear power

Question 34

How does insulation contribute to conserving energy in a building?

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It prevents heat from escaping

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It increases the amount of heat produced

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It generates electricity

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It absorbs sound waves

Question 35

Which of these is a good conductor of electricity?

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Copper

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Wood

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Rubber

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Plastic

Question 36

What is the unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI)?

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Joule

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Watt

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Newton

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Kelvin

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a type of energy?

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Force

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Electrical energy

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Chemical energy

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Nuclear energy

Question 38

How does energy efficiency help reduce both energy use and its environmental effects?

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It lowers the need for energy production, which cuts down on fossil fuel use and its environmental impacts.

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It completely eliminates the need for non-renewable energy sources.

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It increases greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to climate change.

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It boosts economic growth by creating jobs and advancing technology.

Question 39

Which of these is a renewable energy source that is continuously replaced?

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Wind Power

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Coal

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Natural Gas

Question 40

Which of the following is **not** a physical form of energy?

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Thought

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Sound

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Heat

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Light

Question 41

What is the primary unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI)?

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Joule (J)

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Watt (W)

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Calorie (cal)

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Electronvolt (eV)

Question 42

Which process do plants use to convert sunlight into chemical energy stored in food?

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Photosynthesis

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Combustion

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Conduction

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Respiration

Question 43

Which of the following materials conducts heat the **best**?

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Metal

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Plastic

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Wood

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Rubber

Question 44

What is the law that describes the principle that total amount of energy in an isolated system remains constant?

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Law of Conservation of Energy

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Law of Thermodynamics

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Law of Gravity

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Law of Inertia

Question 45

Which device transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy?

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Electric motor

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Generator

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Transformer

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Battery

Question 46

What is the standard formula for calculating the potential energy (PE) of an object?

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PE = mgh

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PE = 1/2mv^2

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PE = Fd

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PE = mv^2

Question 47

Which example best illustrates kinetic energy?

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A moving car

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A book on a shelf

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A stretched rubber band

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A burning candle

Question 48

What is the primary driver behind the increasing global demand for energy?

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Population growth and economic development

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Depletion of fossil fuels

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Climate change

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Technological advancements