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Why Do We Need Hybrid and Electric Vehicles?

Total questions: 46

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why are oil reserves diminishing?

a)

Due to increased consumption and extraction

b)

Because of natural replenishment

c)

Owing to technological advancements

d)

As a result of reduced demand

2.

One reason for the increase in oil prices is:

a)

increased demand

b)

decreased supply

c)

geopolitical tensions

d)

all of the above

3.

Which countries are mentioned as having growing oil consumption?

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4.

Conventional vehicles contribute to global warming because they:

a)

emit greenhouse gases like CO2

b)

use renewable energy sources

c)

do not produce any emissions

d)

cool the atmosphere

5.

According to the pie chart, which sector contributes the most to recent world CO2 emissions?

a)

A) Electricity and heat

b)

B) Transport, including road vehicles

c)

C) Industry

d)

D) Residential

e)

E) Other

6.

Hybrid vehicles typically produce less CO2 emissions and pollution because:

a)

they use a combination of an internal combustion engine and electric motor, which increases fuel efficiency.

b)

they run solely on electric power, eliminating emissions entirely.

c)

they use only renewable energy sources.

d)

they have smaller engines compared to conventional vehicles.

7.

Based on the graph, which type of vehicle energy source produces the least CO2 emissions?

a)

A) Petrol

b)

B) Diesel

c)

C) Electricity

8.

Which of the following exhaust emissions is a possible major contributor to global warming?

a)

Oxides of nitrogen (NOₓ)

b)

Hydrocarbons

c)

Carbon monoxide (CO)

d)

Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

9.

Which of the following exhaust emissions is a possible major contributor to global warming?

a)

Oxides of nitrogen (NOₓ)

b)

Hydrocarbons

c)

Carbon monoxide (CO)

d)

Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

10.

What is a hybrid vehicle?

a)

A vehicle that uses more than one form of onboard energy to achieve propulsion.

b)

A vehicle that runs solely on gasoline.

c)

A vehicle that runs solely on electricity.

d)

A vehicle that uses solar power only.

11.

Which of the following are the most common types of power sources for hybrid vehicles?

a)

A) Petrol and electricity

b)

B) Diesel and solar

c)

C) Gasoline and wind

d)

D) Hydrogen and nuclear

12.

What are vehicles that use electricity for one of the power sources known as?

a)

Electric vehicles

b)

Hybrid vehicles

c)

Gasoline vehicles

d)

Diesel vehicles

13.

When was the first modern Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) produced?

a)

1987

b)

1997

c)

2007

d)

2017

14.

What is the function of a small internal combustion engine in a hybrid system?

a)

To charge the battery pack

b)

To drive the road wheels and/or a generator

c)

To power the air conditioning system

d)

To provide navigation assistance

15.

Fill in the blank: An electric traction motor in a hybrid system is used to drive the wheels or ________ the battery pack.

a)

charge

b)

discharge

c)

overheat

d)

cool

16.

The purpose of a high voltage battery pack in a hybrid system is to:

a)

provide power to the electric motor

b)

store energy for the internal combustion engine

c)

reduce the overall weight of the vehicle

d)

increase the fuel efficiency of the engine

17.

Which component is responsible for controlling the hybrid system?

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18.

The main function of the electric motor in a Series Hybrid vehicle is to:

a)

generate electricity for the battery

b)

drive the wheels directly

c)

assist the internal combustion engine

d)

control the vehicle's speed

19.

In a Series Hybrid vehicle, what component does the engine drive to charge the battery pack?

a)

Generator

b)

Transmission

c)

Electric Motor

d)

Fuel Cell

20.

Which of the following paths are shown in the Series Hybrid diagram?

a)

Mechanical path

b)

Electrical path

c)

Both A and B

d)

None

21.

What is the function of the engine in a Parallel Hybrid vehicle?

a)

Drives the road wheels

b)

Charges the battery pack

c)

Both A and B

22.

Explain how the Series Parallel Hybrid vehicle operates.

a)

The Series Parallel Hybrid vehicle operates by using both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor, allowing for flexibility in power sources.

b)

The Series Parallel Hybrid vehicle operates solely on an electric motor, with the internal combustion engine used only as a backup.

c)

The Series Parallel Hybrid vehicle operates by using only an internal combustion engine, with the electric motor used for starting the engine.

d)

The Series Parallel Hybrid vehicle operates by using solar power as its primary energy source.

23.

What is a Micro Hybrid in hybrid vehicle component arrangements?

a)

A type of hybrid vehicle with a small electric motor and battery

b)

A vehicle that uses regenerative braking and start-stop technology

c)

A fully electric vehicle with no internal combustion engine

d)

A hybrid vehicle with solar panels for charging

24.

Describe the functionality of a Mild Hybrid in hybrid vehicle component arrangements.

a)

A mild hybrid uses a small electric motor to assist the internal combustion engine, improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions.

b)

A mild hybrid operates solely on electric power without any assistance from an internal combustion engine.

c)

A mild hybrid uses a large battery pack to power the vehicle for long distances without the need for gasoline.

d)

A mild hybrid is a type of hybrid vehicle that can be plugged in to recharge its battery.

25.

A Full Hybrid in hybrid vehicle component arrangements is:

a)

a vehicle that can run on just the electric motor, the internal combustion engine, or a combination of both.

b)

a vehicle that only uses the electric motor for propulsion.

c)

a vehicle that only uses the internal combustion engine for propulsion.

d)

a vehicle that cannot switch between electric and combustion modes.

26.

In which hybrid arrangement is the electric motor the main power source to drive the road wheels?

a)

Micro hybrid

b)

Series hybrid

c)

Parallel hybrid

d)

Mild hybrid

27.

In which hybrid arrangement is the electric motor the main power source to drive the road wheels?

a)

Micro hybrid

b)

Series hybrid

c)

Parallel hybrid

d)

Mild hybrid

28.

What is one advantage of hybrid vehicles?

a)

They use more fuel

b)

They produce more emissions

c)

They use less fuel and produce less emissions

d)

They are slower than conventional vehicles.

29.

Fill in the blank: The hybrid engine is _______ than a conventional engine.

a)

smaller

b)

larger

c)

heavier

d)

less efficient

30.

When is the engine of a hybrid vehicle switched off?

a)

When the vehicle is accelerating

b)

When the vehicle is stopped and traveling at low speed or downhill

c)

When the vehicle is parked

d)

When the vehicle is in reverse.

31.

One advantage of hybrid vehicles related to braking is:

a)

Improved fuel efficiency

b)

Increased engine power

c)

Reduced tire wear

d)

Enhanced braking performance

32.

Hybrid vehicles have complex computer systems to ensure both power sources are working in their most efficient range.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

One disadvantage of hybrid vehicles compared to conventional vehicles is:

a)

Higher initial cost

b)

Lower fuel efficiency

c)

More emissions

d)

Less availability

34.

Hybrid vehicles are heavier than conventional vehicles because:

a)

they have larger engines.

b)

they include additional components like electric motors and batteries.

c)

they are made from heavier materials.

d)

they have more seating capacity.

35.

What makes hybrid vehicles more complex and expensive to repair?

a)

The integration of both electric and combustion engine systems

b)

The use of lightweight materials

c)

The advanced infotainment systems

d)

The aerodynamic design

36.

What are some issues associated with the battery pack in hybrid vehicles?

a)

Limited lifespan and high replacement cost

b)

Increased fuel efficiency

c)

Enhanced driving range

d)

Reduced emissions

37.

What type of brakes are conventional vehicles fitted with?

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38.

When the brakes are applied, the vehicle slows down and most of its kinetic energy is wasted as ____.

a)

heat

b)

sound

c)

light

d)

electricity

39.

Hybrid and electric vehicles are fitted with hydraulic brakes and what other type of braking system?

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40.

The regenerative braking system captures and converts what into electricity?

a)

Kinetic energy

b)

Thermal energy

c)

Chemical energy

d)

Nuclear energy

41.

How does the hybrid computer change the function of the electric motor in regenerative braking?

a)

By increasing the efficiency of the electric motor

b)

By converting the electric motor into a generator

c)

By reducing the energy consumption of the electric motor

d)

By enhancing the speed of the electric motor

42.

When can the regenerative braking system be activated?

a)

When the vehicle is accelerating

b)

When the vehicle is braking

c)

When the vehicle is parked

d)

When the vehicle is in neutral

43.

What does an electric vehicle (EV) use for propulsion?

a)

Gasoline engine

b)

Electric traction motor

c)

Diesel engine

d)

Steam engine

44.

A 'pure' EV does not have a(n) (a)   .

45.

What powers the electric motor in an electric vehicle?

a)

Solar panels

b)

Wind energy

c)

Battery pack

d)

Combustion engine

46.

How is the battery pack in an electric vehicle recharged?

a)

By burning fuel

b)

From the domestic electricity supply or during regenerative braking

c)

Using wind turbines

d)

Through solar panels