Q.1
Which of the following does not contribute to the increasing global energy demands?
  • Advances in technology
  • An increase in population
  • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
  • Greater wealth
Q.2
About 20% of the total energy produced from renewable resources in Spain and Greece is from solar power. In the UK, the equivalent figure is less than 5%. Which of the following is the most likely explanation?
  • The Spanish and Greek governments like technology more than the British government
  • Britain has fewer sunshine hours
  • It is difficult to get the other forms of renewable energy in those two countries
  • All of the above
Q.3
Which is NOT an advantage of generating electricity from the Sun's energy?
  • Renewable
  • Non-polluting
  • Cheap to set up
  • Can be placed on single dwellings
Q.4
Which of the following statements best describes a renewable energy resource?
  • An energy resource that is radioactive
  • An energy resource that is provided by the local community
  • An energy resource that does not need to be imported
  • A source of energy that renews itself without any human intervention
Q.5
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of solar power
  • Does not work all of the time
  • It is an infinite resource
  • Supply does not always equal demand
  • When using solar cells, it is hard to store the surplus electricity
Q.6
What is a sustainable resource?
  • A resource that can be renewed by careful management
  • A resource that can be transported from one place to another
  • A resource based on oil
  • It is the same as a renewable resource
Q.7
Why might people in a rural community object to the installation of a photovoltaic solar power station?
  • They are worried about radioactive leaks
  • They don't want to have to pay extra for the electricity it generates
  • It will take the sunlight away from their gardens
  • It will reduce the amount of farmland and cause the loss of agricultural jobs
Q.8
Which of the following is a long term economic benefit of electricity generated from photovoltaic cells?
  • Government grants are available to cover some of the cost of installation
  • If the system generates more electricity than you can use, it can be easily stored to use when you want
  • If the system generates more electricity than you use, the rest goes into the National Grid and you get paid for it
  • It is the most effective method of insulating your roof
Q.9
Why are governments around the world investing money in renewable energy sources?
  • To reduce their country's carbon footprint
  • To impress their population
  • They do it because it is the law
  • Because it is cheaper than non-renewable resources
Q.10
Which of the following is not part of a solar powered system for producing hot water?
  • Sealed box with a glass or transparent plastic cover
  • White tubes
  • A pump
  • Insulated storage tank
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