UK Energy Sources (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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What % of UK electricity came from non-renewable sources in 2015?
What % of UK electricity came from non-renewable sources in 2015?
More than 75%
Which source was the largest single contributor to UK electricity generation in 2015?
Which source was the largest single contributor to UK electricity generation in 2015?
Coal at 31.3%
How many terminals around the UK coast receive gas imports?
How many terminals around the UK coast receive gas imports?
Nine terminals
How many nuclear power stations does the UK operate?
How many nuclear power stations does the UK operate?
19 power stations
Approximately how many wind farms are installed in the UK?
Approximately how many wind farms are installed in the UK?
1000 wind farms
Which energy source releases the highest levels of CO₂?
Which energy source releases the highest levels of CO₂?
Coal
What environmental damage does burning coal create?
What environmental damage does burning coal create?
Acid rain damaging trees & plants
How long may current uranium supplies last?
How long may current uranium supplies last?
Approximately 50 years
How long does nuclear waste remain hazardous?
How long does nuclear waste remain hazardous?
Thousands of years
Why is wind power less reliable for electricity supply?
Why is wind power less reliable for electricity supply?
Wind is unpredictable