Comparing Energy Resources (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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Which three substances are classified as fossil fuels?
Which three substances are classified as fossil fuels?
Coal, oil, natural gas
What are three main uses of energy from fossil fuels?
What are three main uses of energy from fossil fuels?
Transport, electricity, heating
Why are fossil fuels particularly useful in aeroplanes?
Why are fossil fuels particularly useful in aeroplanes?
High energy release
What major environmental problem do fossil fuels cause when burned?
What major environmental problem do fossil fuels cause when burned?
Release huge amounts of
What pollutants does diesel release when burned?
What pollutants does diesel release when burned?
Carbon particles & nitrogen oxides
What environmental problem is caused by sulfur dioxide from burning coal?
What environmental problem is caused by sulfur dioxide from burning coal?
Acid rain
Why are fossil fuels described as non-renewable?
Why are fossil fuels described as non-renewable?
Not replenished as they are used
Which elements does nuclear power use as fuel?
Which elements does nuclear power use as fuel?
Uranium and plutonium
What is an advantage of nuclear power regarding emissions?
What is an advantage of nuclear power regarding emissions?
No emission once running
How long must radioactive waste be stored before it is safe?
How long must radioactive waste be stored before it is safe?
Thousands of years
What is a disadvantage of decommissioning nuclear power plants?
What is a disadvantage of decommissioning nuclear power plants?
Time-consuming and expensive
How is nuclear power described in terms of energy supply reliability?
How is nuclear power described in terms of energy supply reliability?
Extremely reliable