P3 Flashcards
1
Q
Fossil fuel
A
Fuel made from the fossilised remains of plants and animals
2
Q
Biofuel
A
Fuel made directly from plant material
3
Q
Carbon neutral
A
Total amount of carbon emitted during combustion
4
Q
Renewable
A
Is replaced at the rate it is used
5
Q
Reliable
A
Can generate electricity irrespective of time of or weather conditions
6
Q
8 energy resources
A
Biofuel
Nuclear
Wind
Hydroelectric
Tidal
Solar
Geothermal
Wave
7
Q
Reliable
A
Can always generate electricity
8
Q
High energy density
A
Lots of energy from a small amount
9
Q
Carbon dioxide
A
Greenhouse gas
10
Q
Nitrogen oxide
A
Toxic gas
11
Q
Sulphur dioxides
A
Can cause acid rain
12
Q
Renewable energy
A
Replaced at the rate it is used
13
Q
Unrenewable
A
Will run out
