Renewable energy sources Practice exercise 4

A family in Kericho cooks using gas produced from cow dung. Which renewable energy source are they using?

A family in Kericho cooks using gas produced from cow dung. Which renewable energy source are they using?  (1 mark)

A family in Kericho cooks using gas produced from cow dung. Which renewable energy source are they using?  (1 mark)

A family in Kericho cooks using gas produced from cow dung. Which renewable energy source are they using?  (1 mark)

A farmer in Kitui uses a solar water pump to irrigate his farm. Which renewable energy source is being used to pump water?

A farmer in Kitui uses a solar water pump to irrigate his farm, as shown below. Which renewable energy source is being used to pump water?  (1 mark)

A farmer in Kitui uses a solar water pump to irrigate his farm, as shown below. Which renewable energy source is being used to pump water?  (1 mark)

A farmer in Kitui uses a solar water pump to irrigate his farm, as shown below. Which renewable energy source is being used to pump water?  (1 mark)

A farmer in Kitui uses a solar water pump to irrigate his farm, as shown below. Which renewable energy source is being used to pump water?  (1 mark)

A farmer in Kitui uses a solar water pump to irrigate his farm, as shown below. Which renewable energy source is being used to pump water?  (1 mark)

A school in Turkana installs wind turbines to power its science lab. Which renewable energy source is being used?

A school in Turkana installs wind turbines to power its science lab. Which renewable energy source is being used?  (1 mark)

A school in Turkana installs wind turbines to power its science lab. Which renewable energy source is being used?  (1 mark)

A school in Turkana installs wind turbines to power its science lab. Which renewable energy source is being used?  (1 mark)

Olkaria Power Station in Naivasha uses steam from underground to produce electricity. Which renewable energy source is being used?

Olkaria Power Station in Naivasha uses steam from underground to produce electricity. Which renewable energy source is being used?  (1 mark)

Olkaria Power Station in Naivasha uses steam from underground to produce electricity. Which renewable energy source is being used?  (1 mark)

Olkaria Power Station in Naivasha uses steam from underground to produce electricity. Which renewable energy source is being used?  (1 mark)

A micro-hydro dam in Murang’a provides electricity to nearby homes. Which renewable energy source is being used?

A micro-hydro dam in Murang’a provides electricity to nearby homes. Which renewable energy source is being used?  (1 mark)

A micro-hydro dam in Murang’a provides electricity to nearby homes. Which renewable energy source is being used?  (1 mark)

A micro-hydro dam in Murang’a provides electricity to nearby homes. Which renewable energy source is being used?  (1 mark)

A wind farm in Loiyangalani suddenly produces less power, even though the wind speed remains steady. What explains the drop in power output?

A wind farm in Loiyangalani suddenly produces less power, even though the wind speed remains steady. What explains the drop in power output?  (1 mark)

A wind farm in Loiyangalani suddenly produces less power, even though the wind speed remains steady. What explains the drop in power output?  (1 mark)

Homes near Olkaria geothermal plant report no power despite the plant working normally. What is the most likely reason?

Homes near Olkaria geothermal plant report no power despite the plant working normally. What is the most likely reason?  (1 mark)

Homes near Olkaria geothermal plant report no power despite the plant working normally. What is the most likely reason?  (1 mark)

Homes near Olkaria geothermal plant report no power despite the plant working normally. What is the most likely reason?  (1 mark)

A household in Kiambu uses biogas from a digester to power lights and cook meals. On cold mornings, gas is very low. What can be done to maintain biogas production?

A household in Kiambu uses biogas from a digester to power lights and cook meals. On cold mornings, gas is very low. What can be done to maintain biogas production?  (1 mark)

A household in Kiambu uses biogas from a digester to power lights and cook meals. On cold mornings, gas is very low. What can be done to maintain biogas production?  (1 mark)

A household in Kiambu uses biogas from a digester to power lights and cook meals. On cold mornings, gas is very low. What can be done to maintain biogas production?  (1 mark)

Floating solar panels are placed on Lake Victoria to generate power for fish storage facilities. Why might floating solar panels be preferred over land-mounted panels in this setup?

Floating solar panels are placed on Lake Victoria to generate power for fish storage facilities. Why might floating solar panels be preferred over land-mounted panels in this setup?  (1 mark)

Floating solar panels are placed on Lake Victoria to generate power for fish storage facilities. Why might floating solar panels be preferred over land-mounted panels in this setup?  (1 mark)

Floating solar panels are placed on Lake Victoria to generate power for fish storage facilities as shown below. Why might floating solar panels be preferred over land-mounted panels in this setup?  (1 mark)

A school in Wajir uses a solar-powered borehole to pump water and operate a small fridge. One day, the water pump works, but the fridge does not cool. What is the most likely reason for this?

A school in Wajir uses a solar-powered borehole to pump water and operate a small fridge. One day, the water pump works, but the fridge does not cool. What is the most likely reason for this?

A school in Wajir uses a solar-powered borehole to pump water and operate a small fridge. One day, the water pump works, but the fridge does not cool. What is the most likely reason for this?

A school in Wajir uses a solar-powered borehole to pump water and operate a small fridge. One day, the water pump works, but the fridge does not cool. What is the most likely reason for this?  (1 mark)

A school in Wajir uses a solar-powered borehole to pump water and operate a small fridge. One day, the water pump works, but the fridge does not cool. What is the most likely reason for this?  (1 mark)

A school in Wajir uses a solar-powered borehole to pump water and operate a small fridge. One day, the water pump works, but the fridge does not cool. What is the most likely reason for this?  (1 mark)

A school in Wajir uses a solar-powered borehole to pump water and operate a small fridge. One day, the water pump works, but the fridge does not cool. What is the most likely reason for this?  (1 mark)