Conventional Energy Sources (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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Which energy sources are classified as conventional in South Africa?
Which energy sources are classified as conventional in South Africa?
Wood, coal, oil, and hydro energy
Which energy source dominates South Africa's electricity production?
Which energy source dominates South Africa's electricity production?
Coal
Why are thermal power stations positioned near coalfields?
Why are thermal power stations positioned near coalfields?
To reduce transportation costs
How long are South Africa's coal reserves expected to last?
How long are South Africa's coal reserves expected to last?
Approximately 200 years
How much coal does Duva Power Station consume annually?
How much coal does Duva Power Station consume annually?
Approximately 10 million tonnes
Between which years did SA experience substantial growth in electricity generation capacity?
Between which years did SA experience substantial growth in electricity generation capacity?
1990 and 2008
When did the most dramatic increase in energy capacity occur?
When did the most dramatic increase in energy capacity occur?
Around 1999-2000
What is hydro energy?
What is hydro energy?
Electricity from moving water thru dams
What is thermal energy in power generation?
What is thermal energy in power generation?
Electricity using heat to create steam
What does MWe represent?
What does MWe represent?
One million watts of power capacity