Sources of Energy
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What type of fuel is used in steam power stations?

  • Water
  • Petroleum, gas and coal (correct)
  • Uranium and thorium
  • Natural gas
  • What is the primary energy source used in hydroelectric power stations?

  • Water (correct)
  • Natural gas
  • Petroleum
  • Solar energy
  • Which type of power station uses Uranium and thorium as fuel?

  • Nuclear power stations (correct)
  • Gas turbine power stations
  • Renewable energy plants
  • Steam power stations
  • What type of power station uses solar and wind energy to generate electricity?

    <p>Renewable energy plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fuel is used in gas turbine power stations?

    <p>Natural gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of electrical energy generation?

    <p>Energy available in various forms in nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of power generation?

    <p>To convert natural energy into electrical energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a form of energy available in nature?

    <p>Mechanical energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of electrical energy generation?

    <p>To light up homes and businesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common thread among various forms of energy available in nature?

    <p>They are all available in various forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of nuclear energy?

    <p>Uranium and thorium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of renewable energy?

    <p>Gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of hydro energy?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a type of fossil fuel?

    <p>Coal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of biomass energy?

    <p>Organic matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sources of Energy

    • Fuels: petroleum, gas, and coal are sources of energy
    • Nuclear energy: Uranium and thorium are sources of nuclear energy
    • Renewable energy sources include:
      • Water: hydro energy
      • Wind energy
      • Solar energy
      • Biomass energy
      • Wave energy
      • Tidal energy
      • Geothermal energy

    Types of Power Stations

    • Steam power stations use petroleum, gas, and coal as fuel
    • Nuclear power stations use Uranium and thorium as fuel
    • Gas turbine power stations use Natural gas as fuel
    • Hydroelectric power stations use Water as fuel
    • Renewable energy plants use Solar, Wind, and other renewable energy sources

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    This quiz covers different types of energy sources including fuels, nuclear energy, and renewable energy sources like hydro, wind, solar, biomass, wave, tidal, and geothermal energy.

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