Conventional Source of Energy: Thermal Energy

What is another name for heat energy?

• Chemical energy

• Thermal energy

• Potential energy

• Kinetic energy

How is mechanical motion produced in a railway engine?

• By using solar panels

• By converting water into steam

• By burning gasoline

• By using wind turbines

What is the primary function of a thermal power plant?

• To produce coal

• To store thermal energy

• To convert thermal energy into electricity

• To cool down steam

Why are most coal-powered thermal power plants located near coal mines?

• To reduce transportation costs of coal

• To utilize geothermal energy

• To increase electricity production

• To minimize pollution

What is a key advantage of geothermal energy over coal?

• It is polluting

• It is non-renewable

• It is renewable and non-polluting

• It is more expensive