Energy resources _ IGCSE Physics

What is nuclear energy produced through?

• Chemical reactions
• Nuclear fission
• Nuclear fusion
• Solar radiation

What are fossil fuels?

• Energy resources that are clean and sustainable
• Energy resources derived from the gravitational potential energy of water
• Energy resources formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals
• Energy resources that are renewable and eco-friendly

What is an advantage of nuclear energy?

• Low cost
• High efficiency
• Renewability
• Abundance

What are the two primary non-renewable energy resources?

• Coal and oil
• Nuclear and hydroelectric energy
• Solar and wind energy
• Geothermal and biomass energy

What are the advantages and disadvantages of non-renewable energy resources?

• They are renewable and eco-friendly, but they are limited in supply
• They are efficient and reliable, but they have no impact on the environment
• They are clean and sustainable, but they are expensive
• They are abundant and cheap, but they contribute to air pollution

What are the environmental impacts of burning fossil fuels?

• Decreased air pollution
• Increased global warming and air pollution
• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
• Improved air quality

What is an advantage of solar energy?

• Dependence on weather conditions
• High operational costs
• Intermittent generation
• Low initial investment

What are renewable energy resources derived from?

• Fossil fuels
• Non-renewable sources
• Nuclear reactions
• Sources that can be replenished naturally

What are the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy?

• It is renewable and eco-friendly, but it is expensive
• It is clean and sustainable, but it has no impact on the environment
• It is abundant and cheap, but it requires a lot of space
• It is efficient and reliable, but it contributes to air pollution

What is nuclear energy?

• Energy derived from the sun
• Energy generated by wind turbines
• Energy released from splitting atoms
• Energy harnessed from flowing water