The UK's Changing Energy Mix Quiz

The UK’s Changing Energy Mix Quiz

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The UK’s Changing Energy Mix Quiz

True or false? The UK consumes less energy than it did in 1970.

False

True

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Which of the following statements about the decline in energy use in the UK is true?

Heavy industry uses 60 per cent less energy due to its decline in the UK. The average household uses 12 per cent less energy.

Heavy industry uses 70 per cent less energy due to its decline in the UK. The average household uses 16 per cent less energy.

Heavy industry uses 80 per cent less energy due to its decline in the UK. The average household uses 20 per cent less energy.

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True or false? The demand for energy by transport in the UK has decreased since the 1970s.

False

True

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True or false? The UK is becoming increasingly reliant on non-renewable energy.

True

False

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True or false? In the UK the use of gas to produce energy has recently increased while coal use has decreased.

True

False

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True or false? Nuclear energy is a renewable source of energy.

False

True

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Why was there an increase in coal used in power stations in 2011?

The price of coal on world markets suddenly dropped.

New reserves of coal were found in the UK making it cheaper to produce electricity.

Older power stations were about to close due to European Union regulations on emissions.

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Which of the following are environmental impacts of using fossil fuels to generate energy?

Please select 2 correct answers

Non-renewable energy resources are not sustainable, eventually the economic cost will be too high or they will become exhausted.

Fracking can cause groundwater pollution and earthquakes.

Miners often suffer health-related diseases which are expensive to treat.

Carbon dioxide is released contributing to climate change and acid rain.

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Which of the following are economic issues relating to the use of nuclear energy?

Please select 2 correct answers

Nuclear plants are expensive to build and decommission.

Transporting nuclear waste is very expensive.

Despite good safety records nuclear accidents release radiation into the atmosphere.

Waste remains radioactive for over 100 years..

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Identify the environmental issues caused by renewable energy resources.

Please select 2 correct answers

Biomass reduces biodiversity as only one crop is grown.

Tourism declines as places lose their visual appeal.

Some renewables are considered ugly and ruin views.

High set up costs associated with setting up renewable energy.

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