Non - renewable energy sources Practice exercise 3

A matatu driver in Nakuru is spending more on petrol every week. What is one way he can reduce his fuel use?  (1 mark)

A matatu driver in Nakuru is spending more on petrol every week. What is one way he can reduce his fuel use?  (1 mark)

A matatu driver in Nakuru is spending more on petrol every week. What is one way he can reduce his fuel use?  (1 mark)

A school relies on a diesel generator during power blackouts. The headteacher notices the school spends too much money on diesel. What long-term solution can the school consider, and why?  (2 marks)

A school relies on a diesel generator during power blackouts. The headteacher notices the school spends too much money on diesel. What long-term solution can the school consider, and why?  (2 marks)

A school relies on a diesel generator during power blackouts. The headteacher notices the school spends too much money on diesel. What long-term solution can the school consider, and why?  (2 marks)

Mama Mwaura uses a kerosene stove to cook daily in her food kiosk. What simple energy-saving advice can you give her?  (1 mark)

Mama Mwaura uses a kerosene stove to cook daily in her food kiosk. What simple energy-saving advice can you give her?  (1 mark)

Wanjala’s family uses charcoal daily to cook. Lately, the price of charcoal has increased. What simple solution can help the family?  (1 mark)

Wanjala’s family uses charcoal daily to cook. Lately, the price of charcoal has increased. What simple solution can help the family?  (1 mark)

Wanjala’s family uses charcoal daily to cook. Lately, the price of charcoal has increased. What simple solution can help the family?  (1 mark)

A boda boda rider is fueling his motorbike at a petrol station. What advice would you give him about using petrol wisely?  (1 mark)

A boda boda rider is fueling his motorbike at a petrol station. What advice would you give him about using petrol wisely?  (1 mark)

A boda boda rider is fueling his motorbike at a petrol station. What advice would you give him about using petrol wisely?  (1 mark)

A boda boda rider is fueling his motorbike at a petrol station. What advice would you give him about using petrol wisely?  (1 mark)

A boda boda rider is fueling his motorbike at a petrol station. What advice would you give him about using petrol wisely?  (1 mark)

A company uses the machine in the image below to extract oil for a nearby factory. Oil has become expensive, but the factory needs to continue operating. Propose an alternative source of energy for the factory and explain why this solution would be better in the long term.  (2 marks)

A company uses the machine in the image below to extract oil for a nearby factory. Oil has become expensive, but the factory needs to continue operating. Propose an alternative source of energy for the factory and explain why this solution would be better in the long term.  (2 marks)

A company uses the machine in the image below to extract oil for a nearby factory. Oil has become expensive, but the factory needs to continue operating. Propose an alternative source of energy for the factory and explain why this solution would be better in the long term.  (2 marks)

A family in rural Kitui uses charcoal every day for cooking. What advice would you give them about using charcoal as a source of energy?  (2 marks)

A family in rural Kitui uses charcoal every day for cooking. What advice would you give them about using charcoal as a source of energy?  (2 marks)

A family in rural Kitui uses charcoal every day for cooking. Recently, they’ve noticed that the cost of charcoal has gone up and local trees are becoming scarce. What two long-term solutions can help the family reduce charcoal use while still meeting their cooking needs? Explain how each solution helps both the family and the environment.  (2 marks)

A family in rural Kitui uses charcoal every day for cooking. Recently, they’ve noticed that the cost of charcoal has gone up and local trees are becoming scarce. What two long-term solutions can help the family reduce charcoal use while still meeting their cooking needs? Explain how each solution helps both the family and the environment.  (2 marks)

A family in rural Kitui uses charcoal every day for cooking. Recently, they’ve noticed that the cost of charcoal has gone up and local trees are becoming scarce. What two long-term solutions can help the family reduce charcoal use while still meeting their cooking needs? Explain how each solution helps both the family and the environment.  (2 marks)

During exams, a school uses a diesel generator to provide electricity when the main supply fails. Why is it important for the school to monitor how much diesel they use?  (2 marks)

During exams, a school uses a diesel generator to provide electricity when the main supply fails. Why is it important for the school to monitor how much diesel they use?  (2 marks)

During national exams, a school uses a diesel generator to supply electricity when there are power blackouts. The school’s fuel bill has increased sharply, and diesel is sometimes unavailable. What two long-term actions can the school take to reduce its dependence on diesel and ensure exams continue smoothly in the future? Explain why each action is effective.  (4 marks)

During national exams, a school uses a diesel generator to supply electricity when there are power blackouts. The school’s fuel bill has increased sharply, and diesel is sometimes unavailable. What two long-term actions can the school take to reduce its dependence on diesel and ensure exams continue smoothly in the future? Explain why each action is effective.  (4 marks)

During national exams, a school uses a diesel generator to supply electricity when there are power blackouts. The school’s fuel bill has increased sharply, and diesel is sometimes unavailable. What two long-term actions can the school take to reduce its dependence on diesel and ensure exams continue smoothly in the future? Explain why each action is effective.  (4 marks)

A family in Kisumu uses LPG gas daily for cooking. The gas finishes faster than expected, and refilling it has become expensive. Identify the energy source and suggest a long-term solution for the family. Explain why the solution is better for their future. (2 marks)

A family in Kisumu uses LPG gas daily for cooking. The gas finishes faster than expected, and refilling it has become expensive. Identify the energy source and suggest a long-term solution for the family. Explain why the solution is better for their future. (2 marks)

A family in Kisumu uses LPG gas daily for cooking. The gas finishes faster than expected, and refilling it has become expensive. Identify the energy source and suggest a long-term solution for the family. Explain why the solution is better for their future. (3 marks)

A family in Kisumu uses LPG gas daily for cooking. The gas finishes faster than expected, and refilling it has become expensive. Identify the energy source and suggest a long-term solution for the family. Explain why the solution is better for their future. (3 marks)

A family in Kisumu uses LPG gas daily for cooking. The gas finishes faster than expected, and refilling it has become expensive. Identify the energy source and suggest a long-term solution for the family. Explain why the solution is better for their future. (3 marks)

Musa’s family experiences a blackout at night. They do not have electricity or solar lamps. What non-renewable energy source can they use for lighting, and why is it not a long-term solution?  (2 marks)

Musa’s family experiences a blackout at night. They do not have electricity or solar lamps. What non-renewable energy source can they use for lighting, and why is it not a long-term solution?  (2 marks)

Musa’s family experiences a blackout at night. They do not have electricity or solar lamps. What non-renewable energy source can they use for lighting, and why is it not a long-term solution?  (2 marks)