Energy Resources (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What is a key characteristic of renewable energy sources?
What is a key characteristic of renewable energy sources?
They can be naturally replenished
Which of these is a non-renewable energy source?
Which of these is a non-renewable energy source?
Nuclear fuel
Which of these is NOT a renewable energy source?
Which of these is NOT a renewable energy source?
Coal
What advantage do non-renewable sources have?
What advantage do non-renewable sources have?
High energy output per kg of fuel
What is a limitation of renewable energy production?
What is a limitation of renewable energy production?
It can be less consistent
When is solar power ineffective?
When is solar power ineffective?
At night or during cloudy weather
Which is NOT listed as a main energy use?
Which is NOT listed as a main energy use?
Mining
What environmental impact occurs during fossil fuel extraction?
What environmental impact occurs during fossil fuel extraction?
Destroying landscapes
What environmental problem occurs when fossil fuels are used?
What environmental problem occurs when fossil fuels are used?
Harmful emissions released
What environmental benefit do solar and wind have during use?
What environmental benefit do solar and wind have during use?
They create electricity with no emissions
Why did fossil fuels become important during the Industrial Revolution?
Why did fossil fuels become important during the Industrial Revolution?
Easy to mine and provided lots of energy
When has renewable energy become more suitable?
When has renewable energy become more suitable?
Only recently