Powering Systems Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a type of fossil fuel?

• Coal

• Oil

• Gas

• Uranium

What is a major disadvantage of using fossil fuels?

• They are abundant

• They are renewable

• They release greenhouse gases

• They are cost-effective

What process produces the heat in nuclear power stations?

• Wind turbines

• Combustion

• Nuclear fission

• Solar radiation

Which of the following is a renewable energy resource?

• Natural gas

• Wind power

• Oil

• Coal

What is a disadvantage of nuclear power?

• It is very cheap to build plants

• It produces high levels of greenhouse gases

• It is unreliable

• It produces dangerous waste

Which renewable energy resource involves using a dam to flood a valley?

• Wind power

• Solar cells

• Tidal barrages

• Hydro-electrical power

What is a common use for alkaline batteries?

• Powering toys

• Powering laptops

• Powering electric cars

• Powering mobile phones

What is a benefit of rechargeable batteries over disposable ones?

• They have a decreasing power output

• They can be used multiple times

• They are cheaper initially

• They are not recyclable

What is a kinetic pumped storage system used for?

• Generating electricity from sunlight

• Storing chemical energy

• Storing extra electricity generated at night

• Generating electricity from wind

Which of the following is a reason for the move towards renewable energy resources?

• They are finite

• They are unreliable

• They cause less environmental damage

• They have high initial costs