Solar Power
Both fossil fuel and solar power plants generate electricity, but unlike fossil fuel plants — which emit carbon dioxide and other pollutants — the only direct byproduct of solar power generation is this.
A. Heat B. Oxygen C. Water Vapor D. Methane
Heat
At 150 yards, the average offshore wind turbine blade is taller than this famous landmark:
A. The Eiffel Tower B. The Statue of Liberty
C. The Washington Monument D. The Golden Gate Bridge
The Statue of Liberty
Derived from the Greek word hydor, "hydro" refers to this molecule.
Water (H₂O)
Most fossil fuels like oil, coal, and natural gas formed over millions of years from the remains of these ancient organisms.
A. Dinosaurs B. Marine plankton and plants
C. Volcanic rock D. Woolly mammoths
What is marine plankton and plants?
The sustainability-focused non-profit M employee Lawrence Wolf volunteers with focuses on building these.
Bike Trails
To power the average American home, you would typically need about this many rooftop solar panels, depending on location and efficiency.
A. 5-7 B. 15-20 C. 50-75 D. 100+
15-20
The wind used to power turbines relies on changes in this.
Pressure
The device used by hydroelectric dams to help fish safely navigate them is called a fish "blank".
Ladder
This greenhouse gas, released by burning fossil fuels, is the biggest contributor to climate change.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
M Employee Lauren Altemari volunteers with an organization that is keenly interested in this layered snow formation, which, when destabilized by rapid warming or heavy snowfall, can trigger avalanches.
Snowpack
Launched in 1958, Vanguard 1 was the first solar-powered _____, and is still active to this day.
Satellite
This country is the world leader in wind energy production, generating more wind power than any other nation.
A. India B. China C. Brazil D. The U.S.
China
This U.S. state, where 60% of its electricity comes from hydropower, is the U.S.'s leading producer.
Washington State
Invented in the early 20th century and derived from fossil fuels, this material revolutionized manufacturing but now poses major environmental challenges.
Plastic
To save money and reduce pollution, M employee Ryan Moskal uses this eco-friendly method to get to the office.
Riding a Bike
The world's largest solar power plant, Bhadla Solar Park, is located in this country and covers more than 14,000 acres.
A. India B. China C. Germany D. Sweden
India
To replace a typical coal-fired power plant, you would need approximately _____ onshore wind turbines.
A. 20 B. 200 C. 2,000 D. 20,000
200
In many parts of Canada, the "Hydro Bill" that households pay every month refers to this.
Electricity Bill
The process of extracting natural gas by injecting water, sand, and chemicals underground is known by this name.
Fracking
According to its mayor, this city aims to be the first zero-emission city in the world by 2030.
A. San Francisco B. Shanghai C. Dubai D. Oslo
What is Oslo?
Solar panels use this type of voltaic cell to convert light into electricity; its name comes from the Greek word for 'light.'
Photo
The world's first commercial offshore wind farm was established in 1991 off the coast of this Nordic country, helping to pioneer offshore wind energy production.
Denmark
Of the nearly 80,000 dams in the U.S., only this percent are set up to produce electricity.
A. 3% B. 8% C. 15% D. 22%
3%
The first major oil discovery in the U.S. happened in this state in 1859, launching the American petroleum industry.
A. Texas B. Pennsylvania C. Oklahoma D. California
Pennsylvania
Lancaster, a small town in this U.S. state, is aiming to become the first carbon-neutral city in the country.
A. Texas B. California C. Oregon D. Florida
California