Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · PHYSICS · Section
Non-renewable energy resources
16 practice questions
Practice questions
1–10 of 16
Question 1
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State one reason why coal is described as a non-renewable energy resource.
Question 2
1 mark · Easy
Answer and check →Which of the following is considered a renewable energy resource?
- A.Wind
- B.Oil
- C.Coal
- D.Natural gas
Question 3
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State one environmental problem caused by burning fossil fuels to produce electricity.
Question 4
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State the main reason why nuclear energy is classified as non-renewable.
Question 5
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →A hydroelectric power station is a renewable energy resource.
(a)[1 mark]State the main energy store in water held in the reservoir before it flows down.
(b)[1 mark]Explain why hydroelectric power is described as renewable.
(c)[1 mark]State one disadvantage of using hydroelectric power stations.
Question 6
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State one energy transfer that takes place in a solar panel used to generate electricity.
Question 7
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →A wind turbine is used to generate electricity.
(a)[1 mark]Name the initial energy store involved in this process.
(b)[1 mark]State one advantage of using wind turbines to generate electricity.
Question 8
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Natural gas and coal are both used as fuels in power stations.
(a)[1 mark]State which one releases less carbon dioxide per unit energy produced.
(b)[1 mark]Explain why this is considered an advantage.
Question 9
4 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →The table shows different energy resources with statements about their use in generating electricity.
(a)[1 mark]State what is meant by a non-renewable energy resource.
(b)[2 marks]Coal is one example of a fossil fuel. Describe two environmental problems caused by burning coal to generate electricity.
(c)[1 mark]Explain why coal is described as a non-renewable resource.
Question 10
4 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Oil and gas are widely used fossil fuels for electricity generation.
(a)[1 mark]Describe one reason why natural gas is often chosen over coal for power stations.
(b)[1 mark]State one way in which burning fossil fuels is trying to be made less harmful to the environment.
(c)[2 marks]Suggest one reason why some countries continue to use coal despite its disadvantages.