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CHAPTER 6: SOURCES OF ENERGY

PAPER 2: Structured Questions
Instructions: Answer the following questions.
Section A
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The diagram below shows a pile driver being used to hit a concrete column into the
ground.

weight

concrete
column

(a)

What energy does the weight of the pile driver have

i.
when it is at the top of the pile driver?
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ii.
when it is falling?
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[2 mark]

(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]

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(d)

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State the law of conservation of energy.

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[1 mark]

The diagram below shows a lamp.

(a)

Name a fuel which may be used in the lamp.

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[1 mark]

(b)

What energy change takes place when the lamp is in use?

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[1 mark]

(c)

What form of energy is wasted when the lamp is in use?

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[1 mark]

(d)

The lamp in use is not environment-friendly.

Suggest a reason for this.
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[1 mark]

(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)

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Explain what is meant by the following:

i.
Renewable sources of energy
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ii.

Non-renewable sources of energy

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[2 marks]

(b)

Give one example of

i.
a renewable source of energy.
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ii.
a non-renewable source of energy.
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[2 marks]

(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)

Why is going to work in carpool encouraged?

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[1 mark]

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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]

Some sources of energy

Wind, petroleum, geothermal, biomass,
nuclear, solar, tides

(c)

(d)

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Renewable sources

Non-renewable sources

Cause pollution

Do not 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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