WorksheetsSection 2 Background to the Energy Industry and Relevant Sectors
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which statement best describes the UK's energy trade position since 2004?
Consistent net exporter of energy
Balanced trade with minor fluctuations
Persistent net importer of energy
Occasional importer only during winters
In 2020, which source contributed the largest share to UK electricity generation?
Oil provided the largest share
Renewables provided the largest share
Hydro provided the largest share
Coal provided the largest share
Between 2009 and 2020, which change in UK electricity generation mix is most notable?
Coal rose substantially in share
Renewables grew from 5% to 41%
Oil stabilized around two percent
Natural gas increased to over half
Which items are commonly imported to meet UK energy needs?
Hydrogen and tidal electricity
Uranium and geothermal heat
Crude oil and petroleum products
Coal mined domestically only
Which sector list correctly reflects major UK energy industries shown?
Oil and gas, coal imports, renewables, nuclear, other
Agriculture, tourism, nuclear, wind exclusively
Forestry, fisheries, textiles, renewables, nuclear
Automotive, aerospace, oil refining, geothermal only
Which UK sectors currently dominate hydrogen use at relatively small scale?
Residential heating, retail, tourism
Power generation, aviation, shipping
Construction, mining, textiles
Refineries, chemicals, agriculture
What best describes current hydrogen pipeline distribution in the UK?
Limited, serving clustered industrial users
Extensive, nationwide household supply
Moderate, focused on rural communities
Rapidly expanding residential network
How is hydrogen commonly moved by road into industrial hubs?
Compressed gaseous or liquefied form
Cryogenic solid bricks only
As dissolved hydrogen in water
Through diesel-hydrogen hybrid tankers
Which industrial use of hydrogen is most directly linked to producing fertilizers, as suggested by the farm application shown in the image?
Oil refining processes for cleaner fuels
Ammonia synthesis via Haber-Bosch
Methanol production for chemical feedstock
Bulk cylinder supply for electronics
A plant manager must prioritize hydrogen allocation among sectors listed. Which choice best aligns with current large-scale hydrogen consumption patterns?
Primarily methanol, then minor oil refining
Mostly ammonia, followed closely by methanol
Equal shares across food, metals, electronics
Mainly electronics bulk supply, then metals
