WorksheetsEdexcel GCSE Physics SP3e
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 8mins
Nonrenewable energy sources will run out one day.
True
False
Which of the following and non-renewable energy resources?
(Multiple answers)
Nuclear
Coal
Oil
Gas
Solar
Which of the following are fossil fuels? (Multiple answers)
Nuclear
Coal
Oil
Gas
Solar
State the uses of fossil fuels. (Multiple answers)
Fuel for transport
Heating homes
Growing crops
Electricity
Cooking
State the uses of nuclear fuel. (Multiple answers)
Fuel for spacecraft
Heating homes
Growing crops
Electricity
Cooking
Which of the following are produced as a result of burning fossil fuels?
(Multiple answers)
Carbon dioxide (greenhouse gas) which causes global warming
Sulphur dioxide which causes acid rain
Radioactive waste
Oxygen
What is produced from nuclear power stations?
Carbon dioxide (greenhouse gas) which causes global warming
Sulphur dioxide which causes acid rain
Radioactive waste
Oxygen
Which of the following produces more energy per kilogram of fuel?
Fossil fuels
Nuclear fuel
State the disadvantages of a nuclear power station. (Multiple answers)
Greenhouse gases are produced
They're expensive to build and decommission
There is always a risk of a nuclear accident
Radioactive waste
Acid rain
Which of the following is true about radioactive waste? (Multiple answers)
It brings no harm
It may have to be stored safely for centuries
It is expensive to dispose of safely
It is cheap to dispose of safely
Which of the following are true? (Multiple answers)
Natural gas causes more pollution than burning coal
Natural gas causes less pollution than burning coal
Natural gas power stations emit less carbon dioxide than coal/oil power stations
Natural gas power stations emit more carbon dioxide than coal/oil power stations
If most countries in the world try to cut down the use of fossil fuels what could happen as a result? (Multiple answers)
Fossil fuel reserves will last longer
It will increase pollution
It will reduce pollution
It will have no impact
