Energy Demand and Production Quiz

What percentage of world energy demand is currently produced by nuclear power?

• 4%

• 3%

• 6%

• 10%

Which of the following is NOT a non-renewable energy source?

• Natural Gas

• Coal

• Oil

• Solar Energy

What is the term for the ratio of maximum demand on the power station to its connected load?

• Average Load

• Load Factor

• Demand Factor

• Diversity Factor

Which renewable energy source is generated from the sun?

• Wind

• Biomass

• Solar

• Geothermal

What is the main environmental issue associated with fossil fuel power plants?

• Radioactive waste

• Air pollution

• Water scarcity

• Noise pollution

What is the average load on a power plant if the maximum demand is 60MW and the annual load factor is 0.5?

• 30MW

• 40MW

• 20MW

• 50MW

Which type of nuclear reactor uses ordinary water as a coolant?

• Pressurized Water Reactor

• Boiling Water Reactor

• Fast Breeder Reactor

• CANDU

What is the primary source of air emissions that contribute to acid rain?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Hydropower

• Nuclear Power

Which of the following is a characteristic of renewable energy?

• Limited availability

• High pollution levels

• Can be generated repeatedly

• Requires fossil fuels

What is the maximum possible efficiency of a steam turbine entering at 823K and exiting at 293K?

• 50%

• 30%

• 64.4%

• 45%