WorksheetsU3 The Journey of Electricity
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 21mins
Which type of energy source captures the sun's energy to convert it into electricity?
wind power
geothermal power
nuclear power
solar power
Which type of energy source uses wind turbines to convert wind into electricity?
wind power
solar power
geothermal power
fossil fuels
This natural energy source uses the Earth's internal heat to create electricity.
(a)
Which energy source uses the force of flowing water to generate electricity?
(a)
Coal, oil and natural gas are all...
nuclear energy
solar energy
renewable energies
fossil fuels
Which energy source uses the heat from nuclear fission to generate electricity?
fossil fuel
nuclear energy
coal-fired power plants
solar power
Homer Simpsons works at a ...
coal-fired power plant
solar farms
wind farm
nuclear power plant
What is this?
Hydroelectric plant
Water power station
Tidal Power Station
Waves Power Station
What is it?
Nuclear power plant
solar farm
Coal-fired power plant
Classic Thermal power station
What is this?
(a)
In the coal-fired power plants, coal is burnt to create ___ that drives turbines.
heat
fire
steam
water
What are these?
(a)
What happens at the substations?
The voltage is transformed (increase or decrease)
The electricity arrives and travel long distances.
The electricity is created.
The electricity is sent to our homes.
What are these?
Transmission lines
Substations
Distribution lines
Transformers
Which is the first step of the journey of electricity?
Generation
Step-up transformation
Transmission
Delivery
Where is electricity produced? It is produced at...
(a)
What happens at the step-up transformation step?
Energy is produced
Voltage is increased
Voltage is reduced
Electricity is ready to reach our homes.
Which is the correct order of the journey of electricity?
Delivery - Distribution - Generation
Generation - Distribution - Step up transformation
Generation - Distribution - Delivery
Generation - Delivery - Distribution
How do you say in English "sobrecarga de la red"?
(a)
How do you say in English "bajada de tensión"? B
(a)
What has happened? There was a
(a)
There are some negative impacts when it comes to use electricity. Non-renewable energy sources are being consumed faster than they can be replenished. This problem is called:
Resource depletion
Toxic Pollution
Climate change
Carbon footprint
Fossil fuel plants release toxic metals, which are harmful to health. Which problem is this one?
Resource depletion
Toxic pollution
Climate change
Carbon footprint
Burning fuel in power plants releases CO2 and NOx and water vapour into the atmosphere. Which problem is this?
Resource depletion
Toxic pollution
climate change
carbon footprint
There are two ways of delivering electricity to your home: via... and via...
Service Drop and Service Lateral
Service lightning and Service Underground
Service Wire and Service Meter
Service Socket and Service supply point
Where is the Main Service Panel or Consumer Unit usually located?
Near the entrance of the home
In the toilet
In the kitchen
In the main bedroom
What is this?
An automatic main switch
A RCDs
A busbars
A fuse
Which colour has the "hot wire" or "live wire"? These wires carry electric current.
yellow
red
brown
blue
What is this? An
(a)
GFCIs are a type of outlets located in areas near...
the ground
water
grass
dogs
What is this? A
(a)
What is this?
A power strip
A plug socket cover
Surge protector
A grounding rod
