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Class 10 Practice Level 2 – Sources of Energy – Set – 2
Total questions: 25
1.
Which material is commonly used in the construction of solar cells?
Silicon
Copper
Iron
Aluminium
None
2.
The best locations for wind farms are typically:
Urban areas
Coastal regions
Forested areas
Mountain valleys
None
3.
Which of the following is an example of liquid biomass fuel?
Coal
Biodiesel
Natural gas
Uranium
None
4.
In a hydroelectric power plant, the potential energy of stored water is converted into:
Kinetic energy
Thermal energy
Nuclear energy
Chemical energy
None
5.
The extraction of fossil fuels can lead to:
Renewable energy production
Water pollution
Reduced carbon emissions
Sustainable energy use
None
6.
Solar water heaters work by:
Generating electricity
Reflecting sunlight
Absorbing solar heat
Storing solar energy
None
7.
Which of the following is a form of thermal energy storage?
Chemical batteries
Pumped hydro storage
Molten salt storage
Flywheel storage
None
8.
A major advantage of tidal energy is:
Predictability
High carbon emissions
Inconsistent availability
Non-renewable
None
9.
The use of smart meters in homes contributes to energy efficiency by:
Increasing energy consumption
Providing real-time usage data
Replacing renewable sources
Generating electricity
None
10.
Which of the following is a byproduct of nuclear energy production?
Carbon dioxide
Water vapor
Radioactive waste
Sulphur dioxide
None
11.
Concentrated solar power (CSP) systems generate electricity by:
Directly converting sunlight
Using mirrors to focus sunlight
Storing sunlight in batteries
Using wind turbines
None
12.
The capacity factor of a wind turbine refers to:
The number of blades
The wind speed
The actual output compared to maximum potential
The height of the tower
None
13.
Which process converts biomass into a gas that can be used for energy?
Combustion
Gasification
Electrolysis
Fermentation
None
14.
Run-of-the-river hydroelectric systems are different from conventional dams because they:
Store large volumes of water
Do not require a reservoir
Are located in urban areas
Generate more power
None
15.
Which of the following renewable energy sources is dependent on weather conditions?
Geothermal
Biomass
Solar
Nuclear
None
16.
Enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) differ from traditional geothermal systems by:
Using volcanic heat
Drilling deeper into the Earth
Relying on surface heat
Using solar panels
None
17.
Which of the following home improvements can significantly reduce energy consumption?
Installing single-pane windows
Using compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs)
Leaving lights on overnight
Using old appliances
None
18.
The main purpose of a solar tracker is to:
Increase the temperature
Store solar energy
Improve energy storage
Follow the sun's movement
None
19.
A major environmental concern associated with wind farms is:
Water pollution
Air pollution
Noise pollution
Soil degradation
None
20.
Which of the following technologies can reduce the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels?
Solar panels
Carbon capture and storage (CCS)
Wind turbines
Hydroelectric dams
None
21.
A wind turbine with a rotor diameter of 60 meters operates in an area with an average wind speed of 8 m/s. Calculate the kinetic energy of the wind passing through the rotor per second. (Use the air density ρ = 1.2 kg/m³)
86,400 J
155,520 J
1,036,800 J
124,416 J
None
22.
A household installs a solar panel system with a peak power of 5 kW. If the average solar insolation (sunlight) is 4 kWh/m²/day and the system operates at 75% efficiency, calculate the total energy produced per day in kilowatt-hours (kWh).
10 kWh
15 kWh
20 kWh
25 kWh
None
23.
A biomass power plant burns 10,000 kg of wood per day, and the calorific value of wood is 18 MJ/kg. If the efficiency of the power plant is 25%, calculate the total energy output per day in megajoules (MJ).
25,000 MJ
45,000 MJ
50,000 MJ
100,000 MJ
None
24.
A hydroelectric dam has a reservoir with a water flow rate of 600 cubic meters per second and a height of 120 meters. If the efficiency of the power generation is 85%, calculate the power output in megawatts (MW). (Use g = 9.8 m/s² for gravitational acceleration and the density of water = 1000 kg/m³)
468 MW
578 MW
600 MW
800 MW
None
25.
An old refrigerator consumes 150 watts of power and runs for 24 hours a day. Calculate its annual energy consumption in kilowatt-hours (kWh).
540 kWh
1,080 kWh
1,314 kWh
2,160 kWh
None
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