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What energy conversion process occurs in a wind turbine to generate electricity?
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?
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?
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?
Which statement about corn starch polymers is true?
In which type of power station is water used to turn a turbine connected to a generator to produce electricity?
In which type of power station is water used to turn a turbine connected to a generator to produce electricity?
Which energy source is known to be a finite resource that cannot be replaced once it runs out?
Which energy source is known to be a finite resource that cannot be replaced once it runs out?
What is a major environmental drawback associated with burning fossil fuels?
What is a major environmental drawback associated with burning fossil fuels?
Which energy source is characterized by the production of radioactive waste that remains dangerous for millions of years?
Which energy source is characterized by the production of radioactive waste that remains dangerous for millions of years?
What is a key challenge of nuclear power in terms of machinery location?
What is a key challenge of nuclear power in terms of machinery location?
Which energy source is described as 'predictable and consistent'?
Which energy source is described as 'predictable and consistent'?
What is a characteristic of biofuels that makes them environmentally friendly?
What is a characteristic of biofuels that makes them environmentally friendly?
Which type of energy comes from the planet's non-finite resources?
Which type of energy comes from the planet's non-finite resources?
What is the main disadvantage of wind power?
What is the main disadvantage of wind power?
Which technology would be considered as having a negative impact according to the provided text?
Which technology would be considered as having a negative impact according to the provided text?
What is a common feature of products designed with the consideration of the 6R's?
What is a common feature of products designed with the consideration of the 6R's?
Which energy generation method relies on fossil fuels according to the text?
Which energy generation method relies on fossil fuels according to the text?
What is a characteristic of batteries that are hard to dispose of?
What is a characteristic of batteries that are hard to dispose of?
