Worksheets7.1 Energy Choices and Security
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins
Following aftermath of the Chernobyl accident in 1986, which statement below is true?
All radiation has dissipated from the area.
Chernoby is now a safe place to live.
Some of the radiation has dissipated but some still remains in the area.
The radiation leak from Chernobyl was well contained.
Which one of the following statements about coal is correct?
On combustion, coal is the most polluting fossil fuels.
Coal is comprised of only carbon.
Coal is found in every country in the world.
Burning of coal produces no residues.
Which of the following statements about geothermal power is NOT true?
Use of geothermal power produces no emissions.
Use of geothermal power is expensive to set up.
Geothermal power can be used to heat buildings.
Geothermal electricity generating plants have relatively low operating costs.
Which is the largest hydro-electric dam scheme in the world?
(a)
With reference to the table below, calculate the percentage of energy in the USA that came from non-renewable sources of energy in 2014.
36%
78%
45%
95%
With reference to the table below, which of the following countries is the largest importer of energy?
Russia
India
China
USA
El Niño events contribute to which of the following?
Increased upwelling in the Eastern Pacific ocean.
More rainfall in Australia.
Reduced upwelling in the Eastern Pacific ocean.
Drier weather conditions in South America.
Name the model used to describe transfer of heat through the atmosphere.
(a)
Impacts of climate change is most likely to include which of the following?
Overall increase in global fisheries.
Overall global increase in pests.
Overall increase in global drinking water supplies.
Overall increase in global crop production.
Changing environmental conditions as a consequence of climate change will lead to which of the following?
Movement of species to lower altitudes.
Movement of species towards the west.
Movement of species towards the poles.
Movement of species towards the equator.
Which of the following is least under threat from climate change?
Coral reefs.
Desert ecosystems.
Ice biomes.
Mangroves.
State the term used to describe the threshold at which a sudden and usually irreversible change occurs.
(a)
What is the name of the chemical element which is currently used to obtain nuclear energy?
When organic waste decomposes it emits gas that can be used for generating energy? Fill in the missing blank using a single word.
(a)
Which source of energy can be described by the acronym HEP?
(a)
Which polluting gas, contributing to the formation of acid rain, is released when coal is combusted?
Water Vapor (H2O)
What is one of the main disadvantages of hydroelectric power?
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Negative impact on aquatic ecosystems, fish populations, and flooding
Biodiesel is an example of:
renewable energy source
A non-renewable energy source.
A replenishable energy source.
Biodiesel cannot be used to produce energy.
Which of the following energy sources does not emit carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?
coal
oil
natural gas
Nuclear power is usually considered as an example of:
Renewable energy source
Non-renewable energy source
With reference to the table below, calculate the percentage of energy in the USA that came from non-renewable sources of energy in 2014. Give your response as a whole number.
