Energy Mix (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What does a country's full energy mix include beyond electricity generation?
What does a country's full energy mix include beyond electricity generation?
Transport fuels, heating & cooking sources
What is 'inertia' in the context of energy systems?
What is 'inertia' in the context of energy systems?
Resistance to change in established systems
How does geothermal energy generate electricity?
How does geothermal energy generate electricity?
Cold water becomes steam, drives turbines
What reliability advantage does solar energy have?
What reliability advantage does solar energy have?
No moving parts for high reliability
What is a key disadvantage of wind energy's intermittent nature?
What is a key disadvantage of wind energy's intermittent nature?
Makes it inefficient and unreliable
What major concern exists about growing biomass energy crops?
What major concern exists about growing biomass energy crops?
Competes with food production
What operational advantage does HEP have during peak demand?
What operational advantage does HEP have during peak demand?
Can increase supply by releasing more water
What percentage of Niger's 2018 primary energy supply came from biomass?
What percentage of Niger's 2018 primary energy supply came from biomass?
77%
What percentage of Niger's population has access to grid electricity?
What percentage of Niger's population has access to grid electricity?
20%
What limitation applies to most renewable energy sources (except biomass)?
What limitation applies to most renewable energy sources (except biomass)?
Require specific physical conditions