HW: Intro to Energy Sources

What was the primary energy source for humans throughout most of history?

• Coal

• Oil

• Wood

• Natural gas

What are fossil fuels?

• Renewable energy sources like wind and solar

• Non-renewable resources like coal, oil, and natural gas

• Biofuels created from plants

• Water-based energy sources

Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

• Solar

• Nuclear

• Wind

• Geothermal

What are the two main uses of energy in the UK according to the video?

• Industrial and transportation

• Domestic and transportation

• Heating and cooling

• Agriculture and transport

What is the primary energy source for road transport vehicles?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Petrol and diesel

• Biofuels

What energy source historically powered trains during the Industrial Revolution?

• Petrol

• Coal

• Electricity

• Biofuels

What is the primary source of energy for heating homes in the UK?

• Electricity

• Solar

• Natural gas

• Wood

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Which renewable energy source can be burned similarly to coal for heating?

• Tidal energy

• Geothermal energy

• Biofuels

• Hydroelectric power

What determines whether electricity is renewable or non-renewable?

• The type of battery used to store it

• How it is generated

• The voltage of the electricity

• Its efficiency in use

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Approximately what percentage of the UK’s electricity comes from non-renewable resources?

• 40%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%