Energy Sources - exam practice
Energy Sources
Question 1 of 3
This question is about renewable and non-renewable energy resources.
State what is meant by a non-renewable energy resource.
Sort the energy resources below into renewable and non-renewable by putting a tick in either the renewable or non-renewable box.
Solar farms can be used to produce large amounts of electricity. State one advantage and one disadvantage of using a solar farm to produce electricity.
Hydroelectric power plants are a renewable source of energy.
Describe the energy transfers that take place in a hydroelectric power station.
Calculate the speed of 1,200 kg of water after falling 25 m through the dam. You may assume g = 9.8 N/kg.
Hydroelectric power stations can be used to meet sudden surges in demand during peak hours.
Discuss the advantages and a disadvantages of using hydroelectric power stations to meet this demand.
This question is about conventional coal-fired power stations.
The steps below outline the process involved in generating electricity using a coal-fired power station.
Put the steps in the correct order.
Which stage of the coal-fired power station transfers energy from the chemical store to the thermal store?
Which method of energy transfer is used to distribute energy via the National Grid?
Many governments around the world are moving away from coal-fired power stations.
State two advantages of moving away from using coal as an energy resource.