Why must energy be used sparingly and with the utmost efficiency?
IGCSE Energy conservation

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Clare Jackson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
To increase the pollution caused by burning them
Because the demand for energy decreases over time
To conserve the finite non-renewable energy sources and avoid pollution
Because energy is an infinite resource
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a simple action that can help save energy in everyday life?
Running the kettle, dishwasher, or washing machine when they are not full
Charging your mobile phone overnight
Walking or cycling to and from school instead of using a car
Using computers and appliances without sleep or hibernate modes
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is the benefit of packing the empty spaces in the freezer and refrigerator with ice trays or polystyrene?
It increases the amount of food you can store
It makes the appliances look more full
It reduces the energy it takes to cool or freeze things
It is a recommended practice for aesthetic reasons
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What was the percentage of electricity generated by coal in the UK in 1990?
64.2%
36.9%
21.5%
3.3%
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
By 2008, which non-renewable energy source saw a significant increase in its contribution to the UK's electricity generation compared to 1990?
Oil
Gas
Nuclear
Renewables
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which renewable energy source is the largest in the UK?
Solar
Hydroelectric power (HEP)
Tidal
Wind
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason for the UK to import increasing amounts of gas from countries like Belgium, Norway, Russia, and the Middle East?
The UK's own gas fields are becoming exhausted
Gas is cheaper to import than to produce domestically
Imported gas is of higher quality
The UK is expanding its gas storage facilities
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