Energy Sources and Efficiency Quiz

The ability to do work, such as moving, lifting, warming, or lighting something.

Energy derived from sources like plants and organic matter.

Energy obtained from the heat within the Earth.

Energy generated from the movement of water, often using dams.

Energy derived from the splitting of atoms, releasing large amounts of heat.

Energy harnessed from the sun's rays, often converted to electricity.

Energy generated from the movement of wind, often used to power turbines.

The process of converting the chemical energy stored in a fuel into heat energy.

A substance that produces heat when burned by reacting with oxygen or air.

Energy sources that are readily available in their natural form, such as fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and renewable sources.

Energy sources derived from the conversion of primary energy sources, like electricity and hydrogen gas.

Energy derived from the conversion of primary energy sources. It allows easy transportation and distribution via a national grid.

A secondary energy source that can be burned directly or utilized in fuel cells to produce energy.

The amount of energy consumed per year. This varies depending on the country and year.

The process of transforming a fuel from one state to another, such as solid to liquid or gaseous, to utilize its energy effectively.

Elements like carbon, hydrogen, and sulfur that are found in fuels and contribute to combustion.

Solid fuels are easily stored and pose no risk of spontaneous explosions.

Solid fuels are relatively inexpensive to produce.

Solid fuels have a moderate ignition temperature, making them relatively safe to handle.

Solid fuels produce a high amount of ash when burned.

Solid fuels waste a significant amount of heat during combustion.

Solid fuels burn with the formation of clinkers, solid residues that can clog furnaces.

Solid fuels are difficult to control during combustion.

Solid fuels can be costly to handle and transport.

Liquid fuels offer a higher energy content per unit mass compared to solid fuels.

Liquid fuels burn cleanly without producing ash, dust, or clinkers.

A natural and persistent flow of energy like solar, wind, or hydro power, replenished by natural processes.

A finite store of energy like coal, oil, or nuclear fuels, which cannot be replenished on a human timescale.

The process of using resources and developing in a way that meets current needs without harming future generations.

A gaseous fuel primarily composed of methane, widely used for heating and electricity generation.

A gaseous fuel produced by heating coal in the absence of air, containing hydrogen, methane, and other gases.

A gaseous fuel produced by partial combustion of coal or biomass, primarily used for industrial heating processes.

A gaseous fuel made by reacting steam with hot coke, containing hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and other gases.

A highly flammable gas used as a fuel in welding and cutting torches, produced from reacting calcium carbide with water.

A gaseous fuel obtained from the blast furnace during iron production, containing carbon monoxide, nitrogen, and other gases.

A gaseous fuel produced by the thermal cracking of oil or natural gas, containing hydrocarbons, methane, and other gases.

The total amount of heat released when a fuel is completely burned, assuming that all the water vapor produced is fully condensed.

The amount of heat released when a fuel is completely burned, taking into account the heat lost during the exhaust of water vapor.

A chemical element that can cause corrosion in combustion systems due to the formation of sulfuric acid during the burning process.

Inorganic materials present in fuel oil that can accumulate as ash during combustion, leading to various problems in combustion equipment.

The accumulation of ash deposits on the inside surfaces of combustion equipment, hindering its efficiency and potentially causing damage.