Energy key terms

Which is not classified as a renewable source?

• Nuclear

• Solar

• Tidal

• Geothermal

Which of these describes drilling into shale rocks then pumping pressurised water to dislodge natural gases?

• Fracking

• Fricking

• Frecking

• Frucking

Which of these is not a fossil fuel?

• Nuclear

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Coal

What % of Singapore's energy supply comes from non-renewable sources?

• 98

• 88

• 78

• 68

Some types of coal power stations 'scrub' the emitted air to make it less harmful. What is this type of coal called?

• Cleaner coal

• Smoother coal

• Purer coal

• Fresher coal

What process fuels nuclear power stations?

• Fission

• Fusion

What is the term for the increase in the greenhouse effect as a result of human activity?

• Enhanced

• Augmented

• Reinforced

• Magnified

What is the term for the human-created causes of climate change?

• Antropogenic

• Anthropogenic

• Anthopogenic

• Antopogenic

Which is the most suitable renewable energy source in Singapore?

• Solar

• Tidal

• Wave

• Hydro

Which of these statements is true about hydroelectricity

• Water turns a turbine

• The turbine creates steam

• Water is passed into powerlines

• It can operate with low water pressure