National & Global Energy Resources (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
📚Quizzes
Practise the questions
12 questions from this quiz
ShowHide
Practise the questions
12 questions from this quiz
Which category do fossil fuels belong to?
Which category do fossil fuels belong to?
Non-renewable
Which of these is a renewable energy source?
Which of these is a renewable energy source?
Geothermal
What key characteristic defines renewable energy sources?
What key characteristic defines renewable energy sources?
They can be naturally replenished
What is a disadvantage of renewable energy production?
What is a disadvantage of renewable energy production?
It can be less consistent
What advantage do non-renewable sources have?
What advantage do non-renewable sources have?
High energy output per kg of fuel
What is true about non-renewable energy sources?
What is true about non-renewable energy sources?
They are finite
When is solar power ineffective?
When is solar power ineffective?
At night or during cloudy weather
Which is a main use of energy?
Which is a main use of energy?
Transport
What environmental impact occurs when fossil fuels are used?
What environmental impact occurs when fossil fuels are used?
They release harmful emissions
What is true about solar and wind energy use?
What is true about solar and wind energy use?
They create electricity with no emissions
Why did fossil fuels become important during the Industrial Revolution?
Why did fossil fuels become important during the Industrial Revolution?
Easy to mine and provided lots of energy
What makes solving environmental issues harder?
What makes solving environmental issues harder?
Political, social, ethical, economic factors