15 Questions
What type of fuel is used in steam power stations?
Petroleum, gas and coal
What is the primary energy source used in hydroelectric power stations?
Water
Which type of power station uses Uranium and thorium as fuel?
Nuclear power stations
What type of power station uses solar and wind energy to generate electricity?
Renewable energy plants
What type of fuel is used in gas turbine power stations?
Natural gas
What is the primary source of electrical energy generation?
Energy available in various forms in nature
What is the primary purpose of power generation?
To convert natural energy into electrical energy
Which of the following is NOT a form of energy available in nature?
Mechanical energy
What is the ultimate goal of electrical energy generation?
To light up homes and businesses
What is the common thread among various forms of energy available in nature?
They are all available in various forms
What is the primary source of nuclear energy?
Uranium and thorium
Which of the following is NOT a type of renewable energy?
Gas
What is the source of hydro energy?
Water
Which of the following is a type of fossil fuel?
Coal
What is the primary source of biomass energy?
Organic matter
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
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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