PES Day Quiz Competition

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PES Day Quiz Competition

Test your knowledge about Australia and renewable energy with our engaging PES Day Quiz! This quiz challenges you with 21 questions that cover a range of topics, from Australian wildlife to technical specifications in energy.

Whether you’re an energy enthusiast or simply curious about Australia’s natural wonders, this quiz is perfect for you! Here’s what to expect:

21 exciting questions
Multiple-choice and checkbox formats
Learn interesting facts along the way

21 Questions5 MinutesCreated by ExploringWave347

1. What is the nickname for baby kangaroos?

A. Doe

B. Buck

C. Boomer

D. Joey

2. How many time zones are there in Australia?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

3. What is the largest dessert in Australia?

A. Great Victoria Dessert

B. Tanami Desert

C. Simpson Desert

D. Great Sandy Desert

4. How many islands does Australia have?

A. 181

B. 607

C. 8,222

D. 2088

5. Is it true that Australia is a continent with the largest number of venomous things?

True

False

6. What is the date of PES day?

A. April 1st

B. March 25th

C. April 22nd

7. How many technical societies are there in IEEE?

A. 15 technical Societies

B. 39 technical Societies

C. 57 technical Societies

8. Which IEEE Region does Australia belong to?

A. Region 6

B. Region 8

C. Region 10

9. What percentage of world energy use is derived from fossils fuels?

A. 73%

B. 84%

C. 62%

D. 55%

10. Which among the following renewable energy sources currently has the fastest growth rate?

A. Wind

B. Biomass

C. Geothermal

D. Hydro

11. Using more renewable energy sources would increase the overall amount of land needed for energy production.

True

False

12. What form of renewable power is Australia's largest potential energy source?

A. Wind

B. Geothermal

C. Solar

D. Wave power

13. What percentage of sunlight can the best silicon solar cells convert into electricity?

A. 31%

B. 15%

C. 43%

D. 25%

14. What is the theoretical power of a single five-metre-high wave equivalent to?

A. 200 MW per kilometre of coastline

B. 500 MW per kilometre of coastline

C. 1000 MW per kilometre of coastline

D. 2000 MW per kilometre of coastline

15. There are three types of substation normally used except

A. Transmission substation

B. Interconnecting substation

C. Distribution substation

D. Merge substation

16. Which of the following is not the advantage of HVDC compared to HVAC over long distance transmission?

A. Lower investment cost

B. Lower loss

C. Voltage be easily stepped up and stepped down

D. Less interference

17. Objectives of power system is/are

A. Cost of electrical energy per KWh is to be minimum

B. Rated voltage and frequency has to be supplied to the consumers

C. both 1 and 2

D. nether 1 nor 2

18. Specified quantities of load bus are

A. P and Q

B. V and δ

C. P and δ

D. Q and V

19. Whenever the magnetic flux changes with respect to an electric conductor or a coil, an EMF is induced in the conductor is Faraday’s

A. First law

B. Second law

C. Third law

D. Fourth law

20. Due to proximity effect, the increase in conductor resistance is not negligible in

A. Underground cable

B. Overhead transmission lines

C. Communication lines

D. All of the above

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