1.8 - Generating electricity Flashcards
1
Q
Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?
solar power
coal
gas
oil
A
solar power
2
Q
What is the major disadvantage of using non-renewable fossil fuels?
A
they will eventually run out
3
Q
What is the main advantage of using renewable energy?
A
they are unlimited
4
Q
Which renewable energy source works only when it’s sunny?
A
solar power
5
Q
What is the first step in generating electricity using wind power?
A
wind turns the blades of a turbine
6
Q
What is the first step in generating electricity using solar power?
A
sunlight is converted into electricity by photovoltaic panels
7
Q
______ fuels like coal and oil are made from ancient dead organisms.
A
fossil
8
Q
List two advantages of using renewable energy.
A
There is an unlimited supply.
Reduces reliance on non-renewable fuels.
