How do coal-fired power stations work?

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Liam Dunphy
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is electricity essentially described as in the text?
The movement of electrons through a material
A type of energy that can only be generated by solar panels
A form of light
A chemical reaction
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT listed as a main source of electricity?
Coal-fired power stations
Nuclear power stations
Gas-fired power stations
Biomass energy
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the system of wires that carries electricity to our homes and industries called?
The Grid
The Circuit System
The Power Network
The Electric Web
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is electricity produced in the simple generator described?
By turning coils of wire surrounded by magnets
By heating water
By solar panels
By burning coal
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What has been the number one source of electricity in the world over the past 100 years?
Coal-fired power stations
Solar panels
Hydroelectric power stations
Wind farms
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in generating electricity in coal-fired power stations?
The coal is set on fire
The water boils and turns to steam
The steam spins turbines
The coal is dug up
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do the turbines in coal-fired power stations resemble?
Boilers
Solar panels
Windmills
Generators
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