Y10 Energy resources Quiz

What is the main source of energy that drives the wind?

• Coal

• Sun

• Water

• Natural Gas

What is the function of the blades in a wind turbine?

• To drive the generator

• To store electricity

• To block the wind

• To cool down the turbine

What is the main advantage of using wind energy to generate electrica; power?

• It is noisy

• It depends on the strength of the wind

• It produces harmful gases

• It is a renewable resource

What is the function of a tidal barrage?

• To store water

• To block the movement of water

• To generate electricity

• To create waves

What is the main advantage of tidal barrages and hydroelectric power stations?

• They are not reliable

• They destroy habitats

• They are noisy

• They are a renewable resource

What is the main disadvantage of tidal barrages?

• They are expensive to build

• They are not reliable

• They destroy habitats

• They produce harmful gases

What is the main source of energy for geothermal energy?

• Water

• Sun

• Wind

• Hot water and steam from deep underground

What is the main advantage of geothermal energy?

• It is not reliable

• It is expensive

• It is a renewable resource

• It produces harmful gases

What is the main source of energy for solar cells?

• Water

• Coal

• Sun

• Wind

What is the function of solar panels?

• To cool down the house

• To heat up water

• To generate electricity

• To store energy