Question detail
How are fossil fuels primarily used in electricity generation?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
National and global energy resources
Question
- A. By converting sunlight into electricity
- B. By burning to produce steam that drives turbines
- C. By harnessing wind energy
- D. By using nuclear reactions
Answer
By burning to produce steam that drives turbines
Explanation
The correct option is "By burning to produce steam that drives turbines". By burning to produce steam that drives turbines is right because it directly matches Energy resources: Describe how energy resources are used for electricity generation.. The other options are less suitable because they change the required Physics relationship, confuse the relevant energy store or use a distractor that does not answer the question.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Energy Resource Usage
Students often confuse the types of energy resources used for electricity generation, mixing renewable and non-renewable sources.
To fix this, students should categorize energy resources clearly, identifying which are renewable (like wind and solar) and which are non-renewable (like coal and gas) specifically for electricity generation.
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