Sources of Energy: Paper 2: Structured Questions Instructions: Answer The Following Questions. Section A 1
Sources of Energy: Paper 2: Structured Questions Instructions: Answer The Following Questions. Section A 1
Sources of Energy: Paper 2: Structured Questions Instructions: Answer The Following Questions. Section A 1
The diagram below shows a pile driver being used to hit a concrete column into the
ground.
weight
concrete
column
(a)
(b)
What energy change takes place when it hits the concrete column into the ground?
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[1 mark]
(c)
Which form of energy involved may be considered wasteful energy? Give reason.
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[2 marks]
(d)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Solar heaters are commonly used in our houses for generating hot water.
State two advantages in using solar heaters.
1.
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2.
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[2 marks]
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(a)
(b)
(c)
For each of the sources you have named in (b), state one advantage and one
disadvantage of using it.
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[4 marks]
(d)
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Section B
4
(a)
(b)
Classify the sources of energy listed in the box below into renewable sources and
non-renewable sources.
[2 marks]
Then classify the same sources into those which cause pollution and those which
do not.
[2 marks]
(c)
(d)
Renewable sources
Non-renewable sources
Cause pollution
Which energy can cause the greatest destruction of property and lives if unwisely
used?
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[1 mark]
Brazil uses alcohol (ethanol) as an alternative for petrol.
From what substances is this alcohol prepared?
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[1 mark]
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