Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · PHYSICS · Chapter
Energy Resources and Electricity Generation
71 practice questions
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Question 11
4 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Most power stations using fossil fuels contribute to the release of greenhouse gases.
(a)[2 marks]Explain what is meant by the greenhouse effect.
(b)[1 mark]State one harmful consequence of the greenhouse effect for the planet.
(c)[1 mark]Which fossil fuel produces the least carbon dioxide for the same energy output?
Question 12
1 mark · Normal
Answer and check →Which of the following produces electricity using the energy released in atomic nuclei?
- A.a) Coal power station
- B.b) Oil-fired power station
- C.c) Nuclear power station
- D.d) Geothermal power station
Question 13
1 mark · Normal
Answer and check →Which energy resource is not a fossil fuel?
- A.a) Coal
- B.b) Oil
- C.c) Uranium
- D.d) Natural gas
Question 14
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →State one reason why generating electricity from nuclear power is considered an advantage, and one reason it is considered a disadvantage.
Question 15
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →State two reasons why fossil fuels are described as non-renewable.
Question 16
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →A power station burns oil to generate electricity.
(a)[2 marks]State the sequence of energy transfers, starting from burning oil and ending with electrical energy at the output.
(b)[1 mark]State one way in which the efficiency of electricity generation could be improved in such a power station.
Question 17
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State one example of a renewable energy resource used for heating homes.
Question 18
1 mark · Easy
Answer and check →Which statement about renewable energy resources is correct?
- A.They will not run out with proper management.
- B.They always produce more pollution than fossil fuels.
- C.They cannot be replaced naturally.
- D.They are only found underground.
Question 19
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Explain why solar energy is classed as a renewable energy resource.
Question 20
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Hydroelectric power stations use falling water to generate electricity.
(a)[1 mark]State the energy store for the water at the top of the reservoir.
(b)[1 mark]Name the energy transfer that occurs as the water falls.
(c)[1 mark]Explain why hydroelectric power is classed as renewable.