4. Fossi Fuels Flashcards
1
Q
Define fossil fuels (1)
A
Formed millions of years ago from dead plant and animal matter
2
Q
Why are fossil fuels being used up (2)
A
~population growth
~industry expansion
3
Q
Name 3 sources that are less environmentally impacting than coal
A
~wind
~hydro
~solar
~nuclear
4
Q
Give an advantage and disadvantage of other electrical generation systems besides fossil fuels (2)
A
Advantage; smaller environmental impact
Disadvantage; expensive
5
Q
What is 2 things will save costs to customers and lessen impact of exploiting sources (2)
A
~better designs of buildings/appliances
~better practices in eneergy
6
Q
How do people stay warm in winter and cool in summer
A
Heat transferre
7
Q
How do we save money on heat transferre
A
Reduce heat transfer as we use less energy
