CIE iGCSE Co-Ordinated Science P1.6.3 Energy resources Exam Style Questions Paper 1
Question
Which source of energy is non-renewable?
A hydroelectric
B nuclear fission
C tides
D waves
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans :B
Question
Which energy resource does not use a turbine and generator to produce electricity?
A geothermal
B nuclear fission
C solar cells
D wind
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans :A
Question
Which energy resource does not use a turbine and generator to produce electricity?
A geothermal
B nuclear fission
C solar cells
D wind
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans : C
Question
From which type of energy is electrical energy transferred in a hydroelectric power station?
(A) chemical potential energy
(B) elastic potential (strain) energy
(C) gravitational potential energy
(D) nuclear energy
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans: C
Question
From which type of energy is electrical energy transferred in a hydroelectric power station?
(A) chemical potential energy
(B) elastic potential (strain) energy
(C) gravitational potential energy
(D) nuclear energy
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans : C
Question
Which source of energy is non-renewable?
A chemical energy in a fossil fuel
B energy in tides
C geothermal energy
D wind energy
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans : A
Question
Electricity is generated using different sources of energy.
Which energy source is non-renewable?
A coal
B hydroelectric
C solar
D wind
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans : A
Question
Which two energy sources are both non-renewable?
(A) oil and geothermal resources
(B) oil and natural gas
(C) tides and geothermal resources
(D) tides and wind
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans : B
Question
Some energy resources do not require a rotating turbine when used to generate electricity.
Which energy resource does not require a rotating turbine?
(A) geothermal
(B) nuclear
(C) solar
(D) wind
▶Answer/Explanation
Ans : C
Question
What is the energy source for a wind turbine that is producing electricity?
(A) chemical potential energy of wind
(B) gravitational potential energy of wind
(C) kinetic energy of wind
(D) thermal energy of wind
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans: C
Question
Electricity is generated in power stations. Many power stations use steam to drive turbines.
Which type of power station does not use steam?
A. Chemical energy (fuel) power stations
B. Geothermal energy power stations
C. Hydroelectric energy power stations
D. Nuclear energy power stations
▶️Answer/Explanation
Answer: C. Hydroelectric energy power stations.
Explanation: Hydroelectric power stations generate electricity using the kinetic energy of flowing water, not steam. The other options (A, B, D) all use steam to drive turbines.
Question
Which statement describes the production of electricity from a renewable energy source?
A. Coal is burnt to release energy to make steam that turns a generator.
B. Moving air passes over blades that rotate and turn a generator.
C. Nuclear fission releases energy to make steam that turns a generator.
D. Oil is burnt to release energy to make steam that turns a generator.
▶️Answer/Explanation
Answer: B. Moving air passes over blades that rotate and turn a generator.
Explanation: This describes wind energy, which is a renewable energy source. Coal, nuclear fission, and oil are non-renewable energy sources.
Question
Which source of energy is renewable?
A) coal
B) geothermal
C) natural gas
D) nuclear
▶️Answer/Explanation
Answer: B) geothermal
Explanation: Geothermal energy is renewable as it is derived from the Earth’s internal heat, which is continuously replenished. Coal, natural gas, and nuclear energy are non-renewable.
Question
The table shows four sources of energy used to generate electricity. Which source is shown with a statement of whether it is renewable and whether it is reliable at all times?
| source | renewable | reliable at all times | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | coal | yes | no |
| B | nuclear fission | no | yes |
| C | tides | no | no |
| D | wind | yes | yes |
▶️Answer/Explanation
Answer: B
Question
Which energy source is non-renewable?
A. geothermal
B. hydroelectric
C. nuclear fission
D. wind
▶️Answer/Explanation
Answer: C
Explanation: Nuclear fission relies on uranium, which is a finite resource, making it non-renewable. Geothermal, hydroelectric, and wind energy are renewable sources.