Generating Electricity – Practice Exam Questions
1.	(a)	Electricity can be generated using different energy resources.
(i)	Draw lines to link each way of producing electricity to a statement about an energy resource.		(4)

 (ii)	Which one of these methods of producing electricity uses a non-renewable energy resource?		(1)
2.	(a)	The bar chart shows the start-up time for different types of fuel-burning power stations.  Which type of power station would be the quickest to start producing electricity? 		(1)
(b)	A fuel-burning power station is more reliable than a wind generator at producing electricity. Explain why.		(2)
 (c)	Fuel-burning power stations may produce air pollution. Why does a wind generator not produce any air pollution?		(1)

3.	In a power station energy is used to generate electricity.
(a)	Name three fuels which are commonly used in power stations to produce this energy.		(3)
(b)	The diagram shows three boxes. Each box represents a major part of a power station. The first box represents the boiler. 
(i)	Use words from the list to label the other two boxes.						(2)

 (ii)	What is the job of the boiler?									(1)
 (c)	Electrical energy can be produced using wind power.
(i)	Describe two advantages of using wind power compared to burning fuels.				(2)
 (ii)	Describe two disadvantages of using wind power compared to burning fuels.			(2)

4.	The map below shows the position of two towns, A and B, on the banks of a large river estuary.
	A is an important fishing and ferry port.
	The wind usually blows from the west. The major roads and railways are shown.
	A power station is to be built in area X to generate electricity for the region.
	The choice is between a nuclear power station and a coal fired power station.

(a)	State the advantages and disadvantages of the two methods of generating electrical energy.		(6)
(b)	Which method would you choose for this site? Explain the reason for your choice.			(3)