Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · PHYSICS · Unit
Energy Resources and Energy Transfers
175 practice questions
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Practice questions
51–60 of 90 · Normal
Question 51
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 52
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 53
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 54
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →State two reasons why fossil fuels are described as non-renewable.
Question 55
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 56
1 mark · Normal
Answer and see the solution →State what is meant by a renewable energy resource.
Question 57
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Explain why hydroelectric power is considered a renewable energy resource but building hydroelectric dams can have negative environmental impacts.
Question 58
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Solar panels are installed on a house to generate electricity.
(a)[1 mark]State why solar energy is considered renewable.
(b)[1 mark]Give one disadvantage of using solar panels for electricity generation.
(c)[1 mark]Describe one advantage of using solar panels for the environment.
Question 59
1 mark · Normal
Answer and check →Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy resource?
- A.Wind
- B.Solar
- C.Natural gas
- D.Hydroelectric
Question 60
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →A wind turbine is used to generate electrical energy in a remote village.
(a)[2 marks]Describe the main energy changes that occur in the wind turbine to produce electricity.
(b)[1 mark]State one reason why wind energy is considered renewable.