How can energy be produced sustainably? I&S SA

Which among the following is the main drawback of renewable energy?

• Cost

• Maintenance

• Pollution

• None of them

Which of the following are required when generating geothermal power?

• Pipe

• Heat Pump

• Generator

• Transformers

Non renewable or finite resources have a _______ supply and will eventually run out.

Do wind mills which produce wind energy affect the currents in the air?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes

What does the penstock do in a dam?

• Stops water

• Spins with the water flow to generate electricity

• Lets the water get to the turbine

• Creates a pipeline to get the water from the Intake to the turbine

Which of the following are finite sources of energy

• Fossil Fuels

• Wind Energy

• Solar Enery

• None of the above

What is the purpose of Masdar City?

• To be a model for sustainable urban development

• To be a historical monument

• To be a tourist destination

What are the problems faced by people living near windmills?

• Decrease in property value

• Risk of windmills falling over

• Too much noise

• Constant shaking due to high amounts of electricity passing through transformer

How much energy does the Itaipu dam generate for Paraguay?

What is the unit measurement for Solar Power?

• Kilo Watt

• Kilo Litres

• Kilo Grams

• Kilo Meter