Generating Electricity 6D

The renewable energy resources are…

• Geothermal, wave, wind, solar, tidal, HEP, Biofuels
• Coal, OIl, Gas, Nuclear
• Powerstations
• Step-up and step-down transformers

The non-renewable energy resources are…

• Geothermal, wave, wind, solar, tidal, HEP, Biofuels
• Coal, OIl, Gas, Nuclear
• Powerstations
• Step-up and step-down transformers

Wind energy is 

• generated from moving water
• starts with moving air and generates electricity
• starts with the sun
• comes from the earth

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Super heated steam is used to turn a ______________?

• Transformer

• Battery

• Turbine

• Toothed Gear

Most forms of electrical generation rely on a turbine. Which form doesn't?

• Tidal
• Hydro
• Solar
• Wind

95% of all electricity is produced from this mechanical device

• a motor
• the power station
• a turbine and magnet generator
• a transmission line

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Which statement describes the relationship between electric generators and electric motors?

• Both electric generators and electric motors use motion in a magnetic field to produce electric current.
• Both electric generators and electric motors transform current from a magnetic field into mechanical energy.
• Generators transform mechanical energy into electrical energy whereas electric motors transform electric energy into mechanical energy.
• Generators transform electrical energy into mechanical energy whereas electric motors transform mechanical energy into electrical energy.

Examine the diagram of a fossil fuel power plant. What component changes kinetic energy to electrical energy?

• boiler
• condenser
• generator
• turbine

Fill in the blank:

• Transmission Lines

• Step Down Transformer

• Home

• Power box

Which of the following electrical generators does NOT involving spinning?

• Coal
• Nuclear
• Tidal
• Solar panels