National & Global Energy Resources (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What is the key characteristic of renewable energy sources?
What is the key characteristic of renewable energy sources?
They can be naturally replenished
Which type of fuel is classified as non-renewable?
Which type of fuel is classified as non-renewable?
Nuclear fuel
Which of these is a renewable energy source?
Which of these is a renewable energy source?
Tidal
What advantage do non-renewable sources have for energy production?
What advantage do non-renewable sources have for energy production?
High energy output per kg of fuel
When is solar power ineffective?
When is solar power ineffective?
At night or during cloudy weather
Why can renewable energy production be problematic?
Why can renewable energy production be problematic?
It can be less consistent
Which of these is a main use of energy?
Which of these is a main use of energy?
Transport
What environmental impact occurs during fossil fuel extraction?
What environmental impact occurs during fossil fuel extraction?
Destroying landscapes
What environmental issue occurs when fossil fuels are used?
What environmental issue occurs when fossil fuels are used?
Harmful emissions are released
What environmental advantage do solar and wind have during use?
What environmental advantage do solar and wind have during 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
Why is it harder to solve environmental issues?
Why is it harder to solve environmental issues?
Political, social, ethical & economic factors