Comparing Energy Resources (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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Which three types of fossil fuels are mentioned?
Which three types of fossil fuels are mentioned?
Coal, oil, natural gas
Why are fossil fuels particularly useful in aeroplanes?
Why are fossil fuels particularly useful in aeroplanes?
High energy release
What is a key advantage of fossil fuels in terms of energy supply?
What is a key advantage of fossil fuels in terms of energy supply?
Reliable - always provide energy
What major environmental problem do fossil fuels contribute to when burned?
What major environmental problem do fossil fuels contribute to when burned?
Climate change from CO2 emission
Which pollutant does coal release that leads to acid rain?
Which pollutant does coal release that leads to acid rain?
Sulfur dioxide
What two pollutants does diesel release?
What two pollutants does diesel release?
Carbon particles & nitrogen oxides
Which elements does nuclear power use as fuel?
Which elements does nuclear power use as fuel?
Uranium and plutonium
What is an advantage of nuclear power regarding climate change?
What is an advantage of nuclear power regarding climate change?
No CO2 emission once running
How long must radioactive waste from nuclear power be stored before it is safe?
How long must radioactive waste from nuclear power be stored before it is safe?
Thousands of years
What is true about decommissioning nuclear power stations?
What is true about decommissioning nuclear power stations?
Time-consuming and expensive
Are fossil fuels renewable or non-renewable?
Are fossil fuels renewable or non-renewable?
Non-renewable
Which energy resource is described as extremely reliable with a consistent energy supply?
Which energy resource is described as extremely reliable with a consistent energy supply?
Nuclear power