Environmental Issues (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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Until which decade did almost all UK electricity come from burning coal?
Until which decade did almost all UK electricity come from burning coal?
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 was as much electricity generated from gas as from coal?
By which year was as much electricity generated from gas as from coal?
2000
What is the environmental advantage of burning gas compared to coal?
What is the environmental advantage of burning gas compared to coal?
Generates less carbon dioxide
What is a key operational advantage of gas-fired power stations?
What is a key operational advantage of gas-fired power stations?
Short start-up time
In which year did the Kyoto Protocol commit countries to reducing greenhouse gases?
In which year did the Kyoto Protocol commit countries to reducing greenhouse gases?
2005
Why is nuclear power ideal for the UK energy mix?
Why is nuclear power ideal for the UK energy mix?
It provides baseload power
What role will gas-fired power stations play in the future UK energy mix?
What role will gas-fired power stations play in the future UK energy mix?
Provide power at peak demand
What is a renewable energy resource?
What is a renewable energy resource?
One replenished as it is used
What is the main disadvantage of wind power in the UK?
What is the main disadvantage of wind power in the UK?
Not reliable
What is a disadvantage of using biofuels?
What is a disadvantage of using biofuels?
Could push up food prices