18 Questions
What is the primary function of the blades of wind mills in generating electricity?
To rotate the turbines to generate electricity
Which country is credited with being the first to use wind for generation of electricity?
Denmark
What is the primary benefit of wind energy as a source of electricity?
It is a clean and inexhaustible energy source
What is the role of wind in generating electricity?
To rotate turbines to generate electricity
What is the historical significance of wind energy?
It has been used for centuries to propel ships
What is the advantage of wind energy as a source of power?
It is a free and inexhaustible energy source
What is the primary source of energy in an ecosystem that is responsible for the production of biomass?
Sunlight
What is the characteristic of renewable energy resources that distinguishes them from non-renewable resources?
They can be replenished at a faster rate in nature
Which of the following energy resources is not a fossil fuel?
Wind
What is the process by which plants produce their own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide?
Photosynthesis
Which of the following energy resources is considered a major future source of energy?
Solar Energy
What is the term for the estimated maximum capacity for energy production given all available resources on Earth?
World Energy Resources
What is the approximate energy equivalent of one amu of U235?
Burning of 15 metric tons of coal
What is the fundamental difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion?
Fission involves the splitting of heavy nuclei, while fusion involves the combination of light nuclei
What is the unit of power mentioned in the text that is used to describe the energy ratings of electrical appliances?
Watts
What is the approximate energy saved by recycling an aluminum can?
94%
What is the relationship between the energy ratings of electrical appliances and their power consumption?
Energy rating is directly proportional to power consumption
Why is recycling important for energy conservation?
Because it saves energy required to produce new materials
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