National & Global Energy Resources (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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Until which decade did coal provide almost all UK electricity?
Until which decade did coal provide almost all UK electricity?
1950s
What percentage of UK electricity did nuclear power produce by the 1980s?
What percentage of UK electricity did nuclear power produce by the 1980s?
20%
When did the UK become a major producer of North Sea oil and gas?
When did the UK become a major producer of North Sea oil and gas?
1970s
By which year did gas generate as much electricity as coal in the UK?
By which year did gas generate as much electricity as coal in the UK?
2000
Why is burning gas better for the environment than coal?
Why is burning gas better for the environment than coal?
It generates less carbon dioxide
What operational advantage do gas-fired power stations have?
What operational advantage do gas-fired power stations have?
Short start-up time
When was the Kyoto Protocol agreed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
When was the Kyoto Protocol agreed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
2005
What makes the UK particularly suitable for wind power?
What makes the UK particularly suitable for wind power?
One of the best locations in the world
What role is nuclear power ideal for in the future energy mix?
What role is nuclear power ideal for in the future energy mix?
Baseload power
What will provide the bulk of UK electricity in the future?
What will provide the bulk of UK electricity in the future?
Renewables
What defines a renewable energy resource?
What defines a renewable energy resource?
One that is replenished as it is used
What is the main disadvantage of solar and wind power?
What is the main disadvantage of solar and wind power?
Not reliable
What problem could using land for biofuel crops cause?
What problem could using land for biofuel crops cause?
Higher food prices