Environmental Issues (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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Until which decade did coal provide almost all UK electricity?
Until which decade did coal provide almost all UK electricity?
1950s
What percentage of UK electricity did nuclear power produce by the 1980s?
What percentage of UK electricity did nuclear power produce by the 1980s?
Around 20%
By which year was as much electricity generated from gas as from coal?
By which year was as much electricity generated from gas as from coal?
2000
What environmental advantage does burning gas have over burning coal?
What environmental advantage does burning gas have over burning coal?
Generates less carbon dioxide
What operational advantage do gas-fired power stations have over coal-fired ones?
What operational advantage do gas-fired power stations have over coal-fired ones?
Short start-up time
When did the Kyoto Protocol commit countries to reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
When did the Kyoto Protocol commit countries to reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
2005
What are the UK's wind power characteristics?
What are the UK's wind power characteristics?
Best location but not reliable
What type of power is ideal for providing baseload energy?
What type of power is ideal for providing baseload energy?
Nuclear power
In the future energy mix, what will provide the bulk of UK electricity?
In the future energy mix, what will provide the bulk of UK electricity?
Renewables
What defines a renewable energy resource?
What defines a renewable energy resource?
One replenished as it is used
Which renewable sources are described as 'not reliable'?
Which renewable sources are described as 'not reliable'?
Solar and wind
What disadvantage is listed for biofuels?
What disadvantage is listed for biofuels?
Could push up food prices