Energy Sources Flashcards
1
Q
Fossil fuels advantages
A
Fairly cheap
Easy to transport
2
Q
Fossil fuels disadvantages
A
Non renewable
Burning coal produces carbon dioxide- pollution
3
Q
Nuclear power advantages
A
No production of carbon dioxide
Not expensive to produce
4
Q
Nuclear power disadvantages
A
Difficult to produce
Very dangerous
5
Q
Solar power advantages
A
Handy for sunny countries for easy way to get electricity
Produces no waste or pollution
6
Q
Solar power disadvantages
A
Doesn’t work at night
Expensive to build
7
Q
Wind power advantages
A
Wind is free
Produces no waste
8
Q
Wind power disadvantages
A
Not predictable
Noisy
