More energy resources (Edexcel GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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Which advantage is shared by wind, solar, hydroelectric, and tidal energy sources?
Which advantage is shared by wind, solar, hydroelectric, and tidal energy sources?
No pollution
How does wind power generate electricity?
How does wind power generate electricity?
Wind rotates turbines that turn generators
What is a key limitation of wind power availability?
What is a key limitation of wind power availability?
Only works when it's windy
Why is wind power unreliable for electricity supply?
Why is wind power unreliable for electricity supply?
Unreliable during periods of high demand
What are the cost characteristics of wind power?
What are the cost characteristics of wind power?
High initial costs, low running costs
Where can solar cells effectively generate electricity?
Where can solar cells effectively generate electricity?
In sunny and cloudy countries
When do solar cells fail to produce electricity?
When do solar cells fail to produce electricity?
At night
What is a disadvantage of solar cells' electricity output?
What is a disadvantage of solar cells' electricity output?
Only generate small amounts
What makes hydroelectricity reliable for energy supply?
What makes hydroelectricity reliable for energy supply?
Can immediately respond to energy demands
What is the major environmental impact of hydroelectricity?
What is the major environmental impact of hydroelectricity?
Valley flooding destroys habitats
How can hydroelectric power stations vary their electricity output?
How can hydroelectric power stations vary their electricity output?
Generate more as more water is released
When do tidal barrages fail to generate electricity?
When do tidal barrages fail to generate electricity?
When water levels are equal both sides