WorksheetsPower Plants
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
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
In a thermal power plant, how does the pressurized vapor power the generator?
by causing the blades to spin
by converting solar energy into chemical energy
by charging the batteries
by cooling back into liquid water
