- Energy and power are?
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The same thing
Related by the following equation: Power = Energy/Time correct
Related to electricity only - Carnot efficiency
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Which of the following is true of Carnot efficiency?
Carnot efficiency is the same as thermal efficiency
Carnot efficiency is calculated using carnots
Carnot efficiency is the maximum possible efficiency for a thermal heat engine - IPCC
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What does IPCC stand for?
International Practitioners on Climate Change
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change correct
International Panel for Climate Counsel
Intergovernmental Practitioners for Climate Change - IPCC
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IPCC is the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The IPCC produces
assessment reports on the state of the climate at regular intervals by reviewing existing
scientific research and looking for areas of agreement.
True
False - True or False
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Hydropower does not produce any carbon dioxide emissions.
True
False - True or False
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When talking about power stations, what is capacity factor?
Capacity factor is the same as efficiency
Capacity factor is the actual output divided by the nameplate capacity
Capacity factor is the ratio of lost production due to maintenance to nameplate
capacity - Choose the correct word
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Bioenergy is transport fuel created from plants.
True
False - True or False
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Which of the following are environmental concerns related to onshore wind energy
systems? Choose one or more answers.
Noise pollution
Waste disposal
Aesthetic or visual impacts correct
Impact on wildlife correct - True or False
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Wave energy generators are best placed in places where the waves are the biggest.
True
False - True or False
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Energy can only be stored in batteries.
True
False - True or False
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It is possible for intermittent renewables to cause disruptions to electricity supply.
True
False