Energy Futures - UK (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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What % of UK electricity does the govt aim to generate from renewables by 2030?
What % of UK electricity does the govt aim to generate from renewables by 2030?
30%
What % of UK electricity was generated by wind in 2015?
What % of UK electricity was generated by wind in 2015?
10.4%
By approx. how much did wind generation increase from 2008 to 2015?
By approx. how much did wind generation increase from 2008 to 2015?
Nearly fivefold
Where are most UK wind farms currently located?
Where are most UK wind farms currently located?
Onshore (on land)
Why is the UK well-suited for offshore wind farms?
Why is the UK well-suited for offshore wind farms?
Extensive coastline & shallow seas
Why is wind power described as renewable?
Why is wind power described as renewable?
It won't run out
Why is higher winter wind speed beneficial for UK wind power?
Why is higher winter wind speed beneficial for UK wind power?
Electricity demand is also higher then
What is the main challenge with wind power reliability?
What is the main challenge with wind power reliability?
Wind doesn't blow consistently
What can land around onshore wind turbines be used for?
What can land around onshore wind turbines be used for?
Farming
Why is offshore wind farm construction more challenging?
Why is offshore wind farm construction more challenging?
Significantly more difficult & expensive