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Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · PHYSICS · Chapter

Energy Resources and Electricity Generation

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  1. Question 21

    1 mark · Easy

    Name one renewable energy resource that relies on the wind.

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  2. Question 22

    2 marks · Easy

    Wood is a renewable energy resource.

    (a)

    State what must be done to ensure wood remains renewable.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    Give one use for wood other than as a fuel.

    [1 mark]
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  3. Question 23

    1 mark · Easy

    State one disadvantage of burning wood as a fuel.

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  4. Question 24

    2 marks · Easy

    Different renewable energy resources
    ResourceMain energy source
    HydroelectricWater in reservoirs
    WindMoving air
    Solar
    WoodChemical store in wood
    (a)

    Complete the table by writing the main energy source for Solar.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    Which two resources from the table get their energy from the Sun? State both.

    [1 mark]
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  5. Question 25

    1 mark · Normal

    State what is meant by a renewable energy resource.

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  6. Question 26

    3 marks · Normal

    Explain why hydroelectric power is considered a renewable energy resource but building hydroelectric dams can have negative environmental impacts.

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  7. Question 27

    3 marks · Normal

    Solar panels are installed on a house to generate electricity.

    (a)

    State why solar energy is considered renewable.

    [1 mark]
    (b)

    Give one disadvantage of using solar panels for electricity generation.

    [1 mark]
    (c)

    Describe one advantage of using solar panels for the environment.

    [1 mark]
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  8. Question 28

    1 mark · Normal

    Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy resource?

    1. A.Wind
    2. B.Solar
    3. C.Natural gas
    4. D.Hydroelectric
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  9. Question 29

    3 marks · Normal

    A wind turbine is used to generate electrical energy in a remote village.

    (a)

    Describe the main energy changes that occur in the wind turbine to produce electricity.

    [2 marks]
    (b)

    State one reason why wind energy is considered renewable.

    [1 mark]
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  10. Question 30

    2 marks · Normal

    Give two reasons why it is important to use more renewable energy resources instead of fossil fuels.

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