lesson 13 energy from fossil fuels Flashcards
1
Q
what are 3 ways we use energy
A
through:
transport
generating electricity
heating
2
Q
what are the 3 main fossil fuels
A
coal
oil
gas
3
Q
what are advantages of fossil fuels
A
they’re reliable
they release a great deal of energy
they’re abundant and cheap
they’re extremely versatile
4
Q
what are disadvantages of fossil fuels
A
burning fossil fuels releases a huge amount of CO₂
they’re non-renewable
burning fossil fuels can release other pollutants
5
Q
what does burning diesel in vehicles release
A
carbon particles and nitrogen oxides
6
Q
what does burning coal produce
A
sulfur dioxide which leads to acid rain
7
Q
fossil fuels supply what
A
around 80% of the worlds total energy needs
