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WorksheetsU11.1.1-3Electricity Generation and Sustainable Energy Worksheet
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the main type of energy historically used to generate electricity?
Gas
Coal
Aviation fuel
Oil
What is the UK's primary sustainable energy source today?
Nuclear fission
Wind-generated electricity
Hydro-electricity
Solar photovoltaic
At what wind speed do most wind turbines operate effectively?
4 metres per second
6 metres per second
8 metres per second
10 metres per second
What is a ‘spinning reserve’ in electricity generation?
A hydro-electric turbine backup
A solar PV storage system
A tidal lagoon reservoir
A gas-powered backup system
What type of hydro-electric system uses fast flowing river water?
Dam channel system
Pumped storage
Run-on-river
Tidal power
What percentage of the UK’s electricity was generated using hydro power in 2011?
1.5%
2.5%
3.5%
4.5%
What type of electricity is generated by solar photovoltaic panels?
Alternating Current (AC)
Direct Current (DC)
Tidal Current (TC)
What is used in nuclear reactors to control chain reactions?
Uranium rods
Water
Graphite or xenon rods
Steam turbines
Which sustainable energy source generates electricity using predictable tide movements?
Wind
Pumped storage hydro
Tidal power
Run-on-river hydro
What is the main drawback of wind-powered electricity generation?
High maintenance costs
Reliance on the wind
Expensive installation
Pollution during operation