Types of Renewable Energy Sources
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What energy conversion process occurs in a wind turbine to generate electricity?

  • Chemical to heat energy
  • Kinetic to electrical energy (correct)
  • Heat to kinetic energy
  • Potential to kinetic energy

    • Why is biomass considered a renewable energy source despite releasing carbon emissions?

  • It releases no carbon emissions
  • It has no impact on the environment
  • It can be recycled indefinitely
  • Plant stocks can be replaced with new growth (correct)

    • What type of energy is stored behind a dam in a hydroelectric power station?

  • Kinetic energy
  • Nuclear energy
  • Thermal energy
  • Gravitational potential energy (correct)

    • Which statement about corn starch polymers is true?

    <p>They are plastics that are biodegradable and not toxic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of power station is water used to turn a turbine connected to a generator to produce electricity?

    <p>Hydroelectric power station</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which energy source is known to be a finite resource that cannot be replaced once it runs out?

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

    What is a major environmental drawback associated with burning fossil fuels?

    <p>Production of carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which energy source is characterized by the production of radioactive waste that remains dangerous for millions of years?

    <p>Nuclear Power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key challenge of nuclear power in terms of machinery location?

    <p>Machinery located far from land for repair and maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which energy source is described as 'predictable and consistent'?

    <p>Tidal Energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of biofuels that makes them environmentally friendly?

    <p>Carbon neutral nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of energy comes from the planet's non-finite resources?

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

    What is the main disadvantage of wind power?

    <p>Inconsistency in power generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technology would be considered as having a negative impact according to the provided text?

    <p>Fossil fuels for power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of products designed with the consideration of the 6R's?

    <p>Use of recyclable materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which energy generation method relies on fossil fuels according to the text?

    <p>Non-renewable power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of batteries that are hard to dispose of?

    <p>Contain toxic materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

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