9074/302 pp 3 Science Quiz

What are fossil fuels primarily composed of?

• Carbon-based materials

• Metal ores

• Water

• Hydrogen gas

Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel mentioned in the document?

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Solid fuels

• Nuclear energy

What is a common disadvantage of using fossil fuels?

• They are renewable

• They produce greenhouse gases

• They are abundant

• They are clean

Compared to coal and oil, how is gas described?

• Dirtier

• Cleaner

• Equally clean

• More polluting

What happens to water in the electricity generation process?

• It is turned into steam.

• It is frozen.

• It is used as a coolant.

• It is stored for later use.

Which energy source uses organic matter to produce energy?

• Solar

• Biomass

• Wind

• Hydro

What is the role of solar thermal panels in buildings?

• To provide lighting

• To provide heating

• To provide cooling

• To provide electricity

What type of energy do wind turbines convert into electricity?

• Thermal energy

• Kinetic energy

• Chemical energy

• Potential energy

What ancient civilization used water wheels for grinding wheat into flour over 2,000 years ago?

• Romans

• Egyptians

• Greeks

• Chinese

What is the power output of the installation in Bristol?

• 1.5 kW

• 1.5 MW

• 1.7 kW

• 1.7 MW