Power Plants

What type of energy does a hydroelectric power plant transform into electrical energy?

• Thermal energy

• Mechanical energy from water

• Nuclear energy

• Chemical energy

Which of the following types of power plants produce electricity using radiation from the sun?

• Thermal power plant

• wind farm

• photovoltaic solar plant

• hydroelectric power plant

What type of fuel is used in a conventional thermal power plant?

• uranium

• coal or natural gas

• water

• solar energy

What does the generator in a power plant do?

• It transforms mechanical energy into electrical energy

• It heats water to produce vapor

• It controls the pressure of the water vapor

• It stores electricity in batteries

What does the boiler in a thermal power plant do?

• It turns mechanical energy into electrical energy

• It heats water into vapor

• It controls the pressure of the water vapor

• It charges the batteries

What is the unit of measurement for power?

• Joules

• Watts

• Volts

• Feet

What is the unit of measurement for energy?

• Joules

• Watts

• Volts

• Feet

Which of these is a type of biomass used in a power plant?

• Water vapor

• fossil fuels

• discarded clothing

• agricultural waste

Which of these is NOT a source of biomass?

• food waste

• crop residue

• livestock waste

• rainwater

What process occurs when fuel is burned to generate heat?

• transportation

• distribution

• ventilation

• Combustion