Answers to AQA GCSE Coal, Oil and Gas

Practice Questions

1.Describe how a fossil fuel power station is used to produce electricity.

The fossil fuel is burnt to release energy. 

(Produce, make or create energy is not allowed)

This energy is used to heat water to form steam. 

The steam drives a turbine, which turns a generator to produce electricity.

2. State different ways how we can heat our homes

Coal fires, wood fires, oil or gas boilers using central heating, or electric heating.

3..State different ways that hot water can be produced for our home

Oil or gas boiler can heat the water. Electric heaters can also heat the water