Energy resources (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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What is the key difference between renewable and non-renewable energy resources?
What is the key difference between renewable and non-renewable energy resources?
Renewable can be replaced, non-renewable runs out
Why is biomass described as carbon neutral?
Why is biomass described as carbon neutral?
released equals amount absorbed when living
What is a major limitation of wind energy?
What is a major limitation of wind energy?
It only works when it's windy enough
Under what condition will hydroelectricity not work?
Under what condition will hydroelectricity not work?
If the reservoir runs dry during droughts
Why is geothermal energy very reliable?
Why is geothermal energy very reliable?
The Earth's heat is constant
What makes tidal power predictable compared to other renewable sources?
What makes tidal power predictable compared to other renewable sources?
We know exactly when tides will occur
When does solar power not work?
When does solar power not work?
At night or on cloudy days
Why is wave power considered unreliable?
Why is wave power considered unreliable?
It produces little energy on calm days
What is the major environmental problem with fossil fuels?
What is the major environmental problem with fossil fuels?
They produce causing global warming
How much more energy does nuclear power produce per kg compared to fossil fuels?
How much more energy does nuclear power produce per kg compared to fossil fuels?
About 10,000 times more
How long does radioactive waste from nuclear power remain dangerous?
How long does radioactive waste from nuclear power remain dangerous?
Thousands of years
What is a general advantage of renewable energy sources?
What is a general advantage of renewable energy sources?
They will never run out