Choose the answer that contains the missing words in the correct order. Convection _________ in the Earth's atmosphere give rise to the wind. These are created by ______ energy from the Sun warming up the surface of the Earth. Wind _________ have large blades that are connected to gears linked to a __________. The _________ energy of the wind is transferred into electrical energy.

cells, generator, turbines, heat, turning

circles, kinetic, turbines, generator, electrical

currents, heat, turbines, generator, kinetic

currents, light, generators, dynamo, chemical

In photovoltaic cells on what does the amount of electricity produced depend??

The amount of electricity produced depends only on the light intensity

The amount of electricity produced depends only on the size of the photovoltaic cell

The amount of electricity produced depends on both the light intensity and size of the photovoltaic cell

The amount of electricity produced is the same whatever the light intensity and size of the photovoltaic cell

Which of the following describes the energy changes in a pumped storage hydroelectric system?

potential → kinetic → electrical

electrical → kinetic → potential → kinetic → electrical

chemical → potential → kinetic → electrical

chemical → potential → electrical → kinetic → electrical

Where does the energy for tidal power stations come from?

The gravitational attraction of the Sun and Moon

Ships passing by and creating waves

Geothermal energy is obtained by using steam that comes from under the ground. Where does the heat energy come from that creates the steam?

From the Sun heating the ground

From fossil fuels that have been set alight by volcanoes underground

From radioactive decay deep inside the Earth

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GCSE Science Physics - Electricity from the Sun, Wind and W…

Revise how solar, wind, and water generate electricity with this GCSE Physics quiz. Learn about renewable energy sources for your exam preparation.

Written by Daniel FosterReviewed by Dr. Emma ClarkeUpdated 17 Mar 2026

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Topic: Physics Electricity From The Sun Wind And Water Aqa Syllabus A

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