Lesson 3.1.2
3.1.2 Energy generation and storage Quiz: AQA Design & Technology, Unit 1
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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Which fossil fuel is a liquid in its crude form and is refined into products such as petrol?
- Oil
- Coal
- Biomass
- Gas
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Which nuclear process generates heat in a power station?
- Geothermal decay
- Combustion
- Nuclear fusion
- Nuclear fission
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Which renewable source uses the rise and fall of sea water caused by the Moon?
- Wind
- Tidal
- Solar
- Hydro-electrical
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Which renewable source uses plant and animal matter that can be burned or converted into fuel?
- Wind
- Biomass
- Solar
- Tidal
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Hydro-electric power generates electricity primarily from what source?
- Burning biomass
- Solar radiation
- Flowing water
- Nuclear steam
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Which battery type is typically designed to be used once and then discarded?
- Pumped
- Alkaline
- Rechargeable
- Solar cell
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Which of these is listed as a large-scale energy storage system?
- Biomass digester
- Wind turbine
- Kinetic pumped storage
- Thermal solar trap
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Which of these is NOT a renewable energy source listed in the specification?
- Wind
- Nuclear
- Biomass
- Tidal
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A site beside a fast-flowing river needs a renewable power source. Which option is most suitable?
- Natural gas
- Hydro-electrical
- Coal
- Oil
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Which method is best for storing surplus grid electricity at night for peak times?
- Coal combustion
- Geothermal drilling
- Kinetic pumped storage
- Nuclear fission
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A solar panel produces 3 kWh of electricity each day. How many kWh does it produce in 30 days?
- 9 kWh
- 33 kWh
- 900 kWh
- 90 kWh
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Which renewable source's output depends most on how fast air moves across its blades?
- Wind
- Tidal
- Biomass
- Hydro-electrical
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A power station burns solid, carbon-rich rock to heat water for steam. Which fossil fuel is this?
- Biomass
- Oil
- Gas
- Coal
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What is a major environmental argument against burning fossil fuels?
- Produces radioactive waste
- Releases carbon dioxide
- Depletes tidal currents
- Consumes solar radiation
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What is a key advantage claimed for nuclear power generation?
- Low carbon emissions
- Completely renewable fuel
- Instant site setup
- Zero radioactive waste
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Which key factors determine the choice between renewable and fossil fuel sources?
- Colour rating
- Material density
- Tensile strength
- Environmental impact
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A factory uses 480 kWh of electricity per day and a solar array supplies 120 kWh per day. What fraction of its daily use does the solar array supply?
- One fifth (20%)
- One third (33%)
- One half (50%)
- One quarter (25%)
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Why are fossil fuels classed as non-renewable energy sources?
- Renewed daily
- Generated by wind
- Infinitely abundant
- Depleted faster naturally
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Which advantage makes biomass preferable to solar power on overcast days?
- Infinite sunlight
- Fuel is storable
- Cheaper installation
- Zero carbon emissions
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What is the main environmental benefit of choosing rechargeable over single-use batteries?
- Reduces household waste
- Improves device speed
- Increases voltage output
- Eliminates electricity use
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