Renewable Energy Key Terms - AQA A2 4.0 / 5 based on 6 ratings ? Environmental Science/StudiesA2/A-levelAQA Created by: kerryCreated on: 10-04-13 19:13 What is the device that tracks the sun so the angle of incidence stays the same? heliostat 1 of 14 Using solar energy, what is the system which converts light into electricity? photovoltaic 2 of 14 An energy source is _________ if you can predict its availability. reliable 3 of 14 An __________ energy source is not constantly available. intermittent 4 of 14 The amount of energy in a particular mass of fuel or that can be harnessed by a particular mass of equipment? energy density 5 of 14 When the appearance of things (e.g. a wind farm) is an issue. aesthetics 6 of 14 Hydroelectric power converts potential gravitational energy into what form of energy? kinetic energy 7 of 14 What type of rock what you need for hydroelectric power to prevent the water for infiltrating into the ground? impermeable 8 of 14 Biofuels - Solar energy that was captured by the plants during photosynthesis is stored as what kind of energy? chemical 9 of 14 Other than Geothermal power, name a renewable energy source that is not solar derived. tidal 10 of 14 The fluctuations of the tide is called a what? tidal range 11 of 14 Renewable energy is ________ because it is meeting the demands of today's society without compromising the needs of the future generation. sustainable 12 of 14 What is the name given to the dam built across an estuary to generate tidal power? barrage 13 of 14 What system uses sunlight to heat buildings and water? photothermal 14 of 14
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