More energy resources (Edexcel GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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How do wind turbines generate electricity?
How do wind turbines generate electricity?
Wind rotates turbines turning generators
What is a key disadvantage of wind power during high demand?
What is a key disadvantage of wind power during high demand?
Unreliable during high demand periods
What are the cost characteristics of wind power?
What are the cost characteristics of wind power?
High initial costs, low running costs
What is a disadvantage of solar cells at night?
What is a disadvantage of solar cells at night?
Cannot produce energy when demand is higher
What amount of electricity do solar cells generate?
What amount of electricity do solar cells generate?
Small amounts
What are the running costs of solar cells once installed?
What are the running costs of solar cells once installed?
No running costs
What is a key advantage of hydroelectricity regarding energy supply?
What is a key advantage of hydroelectricity regarding energy supply?
Reliable & responds to demand immediately
What is a major environmental disadvantage of hydroelectricity?
What is a major environmental disadvantage of hydroelectricity?
Valley flooding destroys habitats
How can hydroelectricity output be increased?
How can hydroelectricity output be increased?
Release more water
When do tidal barrages not work?
When do tidal barrages not work?
When water levels are equal both sides
What costs do tidal barrages have after installation?
What costs do tidal barrages have after installation?
No fuel costs & no running costs
What advantage do wind, solar, hydro and tidal all share?
What advantage do wind, solar, hydro and tidal all share?
No pollution