Lesson T1.2.4
T1.2.4 Fuels and energy resources Quiz: KS3 Physics, Unit 1
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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Which of these is a non-renewable fuel?
- Wind
- Hydroelectric water
- Coal
- Solar
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Which of these is a renewable energy resource?
- Uranium
- Coal
- Natural gas
- Wind power
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Which of these energy sources is classed as a fossil fuel?
- Nuclear fuel
- Biomass wood
- Geothermal steam
- Natural gas
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What materials formed fossil fuels over millions of years?
- Melted core minerals
- Compressed ocean salt
- Ancient plants and animals
- Volcanic ash and lava
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What major environmental problem is caused by burning fossil fuels?
- Ozone depletion
- Acid rain only
- Soil erosion
- Global warming
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Which energy resource depends directly on wind speed for its output?
- Wind turbines
- Coal-fired power stations
- Nuclear power stations
- Gas-fired power stations
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Solar cells transform which energy into electrical energy?
- Light energy
- Chemical energy
- Kinetic energy
- Sound energy
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What drives the turbines in a hydroelectric power station?
- Heated steam
- High winds
- Tidal currents
- Moving water
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What process do nuclear power stations use to generate electricity from uranium?
- Nuclear fusion
- Thermal combustion
- Nuclear fission
- Radioactive decay
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Which advantage is typical of nuclear power generation?
- Zero radioactive waste
- Infinite fuel supply
- Low carbon emissions
- Cheap plant construction
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Why is geothermal energy classified as a renewable energy resource?
- It relies on sunshine
- Earth heat replenishes
- Water never evaporates
- Core magma cools down
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Which fuel is a common example of biomass energy?
- Enriched uranium
- Crude oil
- Natural gas
- Wood waste
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Why are tidal energy sources considered predictable?
- Seasons are identical
- Rainfall is constant
- Driven by lunar cycles
- Wind speeds never change
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Which energy resource produces the most carbon dioxide when generating electricity?
- Coal
- Hydroelectric
- Wind
- Solar
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A school wants energy at night when the Sun is down. Which renewable resource gives least output then?
- Hydroelectric power
- Solar power
- Wind power
- Geothermal power
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What defines a non-renewable energy resource?
- Generated only at night
- Used faster than replaced
- Emits no carbon dioxide
- Cannot produce electricity
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What is the initial energy store transfer when burning coal?
- Kinetic to electrical
- Gravitational to thermal
- Chemical to thermal
- Nuclear to chemical
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Why do countries benefit from using an energy resource mix?
- Guarantees free electricity
- Eliminates all pollution
- Reduces supply risk
- Removes energy demand
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What is a common local disadvantage of wind farms?
- Visual and noise pollution
- Permanent water pollution
- Toxic gas emissions
- Radioactive waste leaks
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Which renewable energy resource produces zero carbon dioxide during generation?
- Biomass burning
- Coal generation
- Gas turbines
- Hydroelectric power
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