Increasing Energy Supply (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Quizzes
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What percentage of the UK's energy is currently supplied by wind?
What percentage of the UK's energy is currently supplied by wind?
10%
What is a major problem with wind energy?
What is a major problem with wind energy?
Wind is variable & sometimes no energy
What technology do solar panels use to convert sunlight into energy?
What technology do solar panels use to convert sunlight into energy?
Photovoltaic cells
Which country built the first wave farm in 2008?
Which country built the first wave farm in 2008?
Portugal
What percentage of the world's renewables do large-scale hydro dams supply?
What percentage of the world's renewables do large-scale hydro dams supply?
85%
Why can't tidal energy provide electricity all day?
Why can't tidal energy provide electricity all day?
Tides happen only few times per 24 hrs
What is a problem with burning biomass for energy?
What is a problem with burning biomass for energy?
Creates smoky conditions
How does increased demand for biofuels affect food supply?
How does increased demand for biofuels affect food supply?
Growing biofuel crops uses food land
Why does collecting firewood in LICs impact quality of life?
Why does collecting firewood in LICs impact quality of life?
Takes time away from work or school
How does energy insecurity affect food production costs?
How does energy insecurity affect food production costs?
Agriculture needs large energy amounts
Which difficult areas are exploited for fossil fuels as reserves are used up?
Which difficult areas are exploited for fossil fuels as reserves are used up?
Arctic and Alaska
Which countries were involved in conflict over oil supplies as an example of energy insecurity?
Which countries were involved in conflict over oil supplies as an example of energy insecurity?
Russia and Ukraine