IB Questionbank

Updates to Questionbank

User interface language: English | Español

Date	May 2019	Marks available	1	Reference code	19M.1.SL.TZ0.11
Level	SL	Paper	1	Time zone	no time zone
Command term		Question number	11	Adapted from	N/A

Question

Wind turbines, solar cells and lithium batteries convert energy. Which of the following is the correct conversion for solar power?

Markscheme

C

Examiners report

[N/A]

Syllabus sections

Topic 2: Resource management and sustainable production » 2.3 Energy utilization, storage and distribution

17N.2.SL.TZ0.1d.i:
Plastic has a high embodied energy. Define embodied energy.
17N.1.HL.TZ0.7: Which of these contributes to a product’s embodied energy? A. Initial use B. Disposal C....
17N.1.SL.TZ0.8: Which of these contributes to a product’s embodied energy? A. Initial use B. Disposal C....
18M.1.SL.TZ0.9: What best describes a combined heat and power approach? A. A national energy distribution...
18N.1.SL.TZ0.7: Which of the following systems for individual energy generation would have the least impact...
20N.1.SL.TZ0.9:
Which of the following strategies would be the easiest way to ensure energy was being used most efficiently?

A. Constructing power plants closer to cities

B. Combining renewable and non-renewable energy sources

C. Implementing combined heat and power (CHP)

D. Reducing reliance on international grid systems
18N.1.HL.TZ0.6: How is the embodied energy of a product best described? A. The energy consumed by just the...
19M.1.SL.TZ0.8: Which of the following battery types is the most efficient? A. Lithium B. Lead acid C....
19M.1.SL.TZ0.9:
As an energy generation process, CHP (Combined Heat and Power) is fuel neutral. What does this mean?

A. It can clean fuels

B. It can neutralise fuels

C. It can be applied to renewable and fossil fuels

D. It can take subsidies from fossil fuels
19M.1.HL.TZ0.6: Embodied energy is the sum of all the energy required to produce any goods or services. Which...
17N.1.SL.TZ0.6: What is a major disadvantage of lead acid batteries? A. They are inefficient B. They are...
19N.1.SL.TZ0.10: What type of batteries are used in cell/mobile phones? A. Hydrogen fuel cells B. NiCad C....

Topic 2: Resource management and sustainable production