Power Generation - JSS2 Basic technology Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
Which method of power generation involves combustion of fossil fuels to heat water and produce steam?
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A
Hydroelectric Power
B
Solar power
C
Nuclear power
D
Thermal power
2
What is the primary energy source used in hydroelectric power generation?
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A
Wind
B
Water
C
Coal
D
Solar
3
Which power generation method uses nuclear reactions to produce heat for generating electricity?
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A
Geothermal power
B
Solar power
C
Nuclear power
D
Wind power
4
What is a disadvantage of thermal power generation?
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A
High initial costs
B
Dependence on water availability
C
Low operational reliability
D
Greenhouse gas emissions
5
Which renewable energy source directly converts sunlight into electricity?
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A
Geothermal
B
Solar photovoltaic (PV)
C
Wind
D
Biomass
6
What is a benefit of hydroelectric power generation?
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A
High operational costs
B
Dependence on water availability
C
Low environmental impact
D
Intermittent energy production
7
Which power generation method is characterised by harnessing wind to spin turbines and generate electricity?
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A
Geothermal power
B
Wind power
C
Biomass power
D
Tidal power
8
What is a disadvantage of nuclear power generation?
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A
Low greenhouse gas emissions
B
Safety concerns
C
Renewable energy source
D
Intermittent energy production
9
Which method of power generation utilises natural heat from within the Earth's crust?
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A
Solar power
B
Geothermal power
C
Biomass power
D
Tidal power
10
What is a key advantage of renewable energy sources compared to fossil fuels?
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A
High greenhouse gas emissions
B
Limited availability
C
Sustainability
D
Continuous operation
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