POB 2 Environmental considerations in construction part 2

What is the primary source of power for most buildings?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Electricity and gas

• Geothermal energy

Where does mains electricity come from?

• Solar panels

• The National Grid

• Wind turbines

• Hydroelectric dams

How is energy created in thermal power stations?

• By burning natural gas only

• By burning coal or oil to generate steam

• Through solar panels

• By harnessing wind power

What type of fuel is coal classified as?

• Renewable

• Non-renewable

• Infinite

• Clean energy

Why are fossil fuels considered damaging to the natural world?

• They are infinite

• They release harmful emissions when burned

• They are not used for energy

• They are cost-effective

Which of the following is an infinite source of energy?

• Coal

• Oil

• Wind

• Gas

Where are wind farms most commonly located?

• In urban areas

• On mountain tops

• In coastal areas and at sea

• In forests

What do photovoltaic (PV) panels do?

• Convert sunlight into electricity

• Convert electricity into heat

• Harness the power of wind

• Capture tidal energy

What is tidal power generated from?

• The heat of the Earth

• Wind turbines

• The movement of water

• Burning coal

How does a biomass boiler generate heat?

• By burning natural gas

• By burning recycled wood pellets

• By using solar energy

• By using geothermal heat