Sustainable Electricity Generation P3L3U11,AC1.1P3,5.20

What is the most widely used fuel historically for electricity generation?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Oil

• Aviation Fuel

Which of the following is not a sustainable source of electricity generation?

• Wind-generated

• Hydro-electricity

• Coal

• Solar PV

What is the main problem with wind-powered electricity generation?

• Pollution

• High cost

• Reliance on the wind

• Lack of availability

What is the main purpose of gas-powered generation in wind-powered electricity generation?

• Generate heat

• Reduce pollution

• Back-up in 'no wind' scenario

• Primary source of electricity

How is hydro-electricity generated?

• Wind-driven generator

• Solar energy conversion

• Burning fossil fuels

• Water flowing over turbine blades

What is the purpose of tidal lagoons in tidal power generation?

• Store water for irrigation

• Generate electricity during peak demand

• Provide drinking water

• Prevent flooding

What is the function of solar photovoltaic panels?

• Collect solar energy and convert it into electricity

• Generate wind energy

• Produce nuclear energy

• Convert water into electricity

What is the main concern regarding nuclear-powered electricity generation?

• Lack of availability

• Safety

• Pollution

• High cost

What is the process that generates heat in a nuclear reactor?

• Solar energy conversion

• Nuclear fission

• Wind energy generation

• Hydro-electricity

How is the nuclear reactor controlled to prevent 'melt-down'?

• Increasing the fuel temperature

• Removing the fuel rods

• Using water in vast quantities

• Using graphite or xenon rods to slow down chain reactions