Which of the following does not contribute to the increasing global energy demands?
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Advances in technology
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An increase in population
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Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
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Greater wealth
Q.2.
About 20% of the total energy produced from renewable resources in Spain and Greece is from solar power. In the UK, the equivalent figure is less than 5%. Which of the following is the most likely explanation?
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The Spanish and Greek governments like technology more than the British government
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Britain has fewer sunshine hours
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It is difficult to get the other forms of renewable energy in those two countries
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All of the above
Q.3.
Which is NOT an advantage of generating electricity from the Sun's energy?
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Renewable
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Non-polluting
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Cheap to set up
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Can be placed on single dwellings
Q.4.
Which of the following statements best describes a renewable energy resource?
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An energy resource that is radioactive
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An energy resource that is provided by the local community
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An energy resource that does not need to be imported
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A source of energy that renews itself without any human intervention
Q.5.
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of solar power
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Does not work all of the time
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It is an infinite resource
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Supply does not always equal demand
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When using solar cells, it is hard to store the surplus electricity
Q.6.
What is a sustainable resource?
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A resource that can be renewed by careful management
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A resource that can be transported from one place to another
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A resource based on oil
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It is the same as a renewable resource
Q.7.
Why might people in a rural community object to the installation of a photovoltaic solar power station?
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They are worried about radioactive leaks
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They don't want to have to pay extra for the electricity it generates
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It will take the sunlight away from their gardens
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It will reduce the amount of farmland and cause the loss of agricultural jobs
Q.8.
Which of the following is a long term economic benefit of electricity generated from photovoltaic cells?
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Government grants are available to cover some of the cost of installation
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If the system generates more electricity than you can use, it can be easily stored to use when you want
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If the system generates more electricity than you use, the rest goes into the National Grid and you get paid for it
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It is the most effective method of insulating your roof
Q.9.
Why are governments around the world investing money in renewable energy sources?
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To reduce their country's carbon footprint
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To impress their population
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They do it because it is the law
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Because it is cheaper than non-renewable resources
Q.10.
Which of the following is not part of a solar powered system for producing hot water?
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Sealed box with a glass or transparent plastic cover
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White tubes
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A pump
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Insulated storage tank
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