Lesson 6.1.3
6.1.3 National and global energy resources Quiz: AQA Combined Science, Unit 18
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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Which of these is a non-renewable energy resource?
- Geothermal
- Hydro-electricity
- Wind
- Coal
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Which energy resource depends on the water cycle driven by the Sun?
- Nuclear fuel rods
- Crude oil wells
- Coal reserves
- Hydro-electricity
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What defines a renewable energy resource?
- Produces no carbon
- Replenished as used
- Man-made fuel
- Never runs out
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Which group contains the three main uses of energy resources?
- Transport, heating, electricity
- Friction, gravity, tension
- Cooking, cooling, storage
- Lighting, sound, motion
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Which energy resource in the spec is nuclear fuel?
- Hydro-electricity
- Nuclear fuel
- Bio-fuel
- Wind
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Which energy resource comes from living material?
- Geothermal
- Nuclear fuel
- Tidal
- Bio-fuel
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How do national energy resources differ regarding availability?
- Some are reliable
- All are renewable
- All cost identical
- None produce waste
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Which environmental impact is directly linked to burning fossil fuels?
- ozone layer repair
- reduced sound levels
- increased tidal flow
- Greenhouse gas release
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Why is wind power considered less reliable than coal power?
- Wind speed varies
- Coal is renewable
- Wind creates pollution
- Turbines break down
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Which factor reduces the reliability of hydroelectricity during summer?
- Stronger winds
- Low river flow
- Increased rainfall
- Higher temperatures
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Which energy resource is most widely used for modern road transport?
- Biofuel ethanol
- Nuclear fission
- Crude oil products
- Geothermal power
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Replacing coal power stations with wind farms represents which energy trend?
- Reduced overall demand
- Increased nuclear load
- Shift to renewables
- Greater fossil reliance
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Which local environmental issue is typically caused by wind farms?
- Acid rain formation
- Visual and noise
- Toxic waste leaks
- Radioactive fallout
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What type of factor can limit action on energy issues despite science?
- Social and political
- Magnetic flux
- Gravitational pull
- Atomic mass
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What is required for geothermal energy to be accessible?
- High wind speeds
- Fast flowing rivers
- Deep ocean trenches
- Hot underground rocks
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Why do countries use a diverse mix of energy sources?
- Eliminates all pollution
- Reduces supply risk
- Guarantees free electricity
- Stops climate change
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How does tidal energy reliability compare to wind energy?
- Weather dependent
- Completely random
- More predictable
- Less predictable
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What is the primary long-term concern regarding non-renewable resources?
- They are always silent
- They will run out
- They regenerate daily
- They cause zero pollution
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What must be considered when evaluating the environmental impact of energy resources?
- Infinite capacity
- Zero drawbacks
- Trade-offs
- Constant cost
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Data showing increased use of wind and solar energy demonstrates what trend?
- Decreasing total output
- Constant fuel reserves
- Zero environmental impact
- Rising share over time
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