1.3 Energy Generation and Storage

What gas does the burning of coal produce?

• Hydrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

• Helium

Where can shale gas deposits be found?

• In the water

• In oil

• Underground

• In plants

Most of the UK's oil supply is made into what?

• Electricity

• Plastic products

• Salad dressing

• Car Tyres

Natural gas is most commonly produced where?

• Off-shore

• On wasteland

• In landfill sites

• Sewage pipes

Nuclear energy is created by splitting the atoms of what material?

• Aluminium

• Steel

• Uranium

• Cotton

In 2018, what proportion of the UK's electricity was generated by renewable resources?

• Around a tenth

• Around a third

• Around half

• Around two thirds

What do solar panels use to harness the Sun's light?

• Plant and animal material

• Turbines

• Photovoltaic cells

• Motors

What does biomass energy involve?

• Growing plants specifically for burning

• Recycling plastics to burn

• Collecting the waste from landfill and burning it

• Gathering food and crushing it

What is a tidal barrage?

• A collection of rubbish that blocks a river

• A dam that is used to generate energy from tidal forces

• A dam built to stop water flow and create a reservoir

• A home for a beaver

What are the two main types of batteries used in homes?

• Single-use and dual-use

• Single-use and triple-span

• Single-use and rechargeable

• Single use and no reusable