Chapter 3 - Energy Resources

Question 1

what is the name of non-renewable sources?

Answer 1

fossil fuels

Question 2

what is wave power?

Answer 2

renewable energy generated from the sea/waves.

Question 3

name some renewable energy sources

Answer 3

wind / solar / geothermal /nuclear / hydroelectric

Question 4

name some non renewable energy sources

Answer 4

coal / gas / oil

Question 5

Burning fossil fuels release carbon dioxide. why is this a problem?

Answer 5

The carbon dioxide leads to an increased greenhouse effect increasing global warming.

Question 6

what can be done about burning fossil fuels releasing carbon dioxide?

Answer 6

using renewable sources like wind, solar, geothermal or nuclear power instead to produce less bi products

Question 7

Burning fossil fuels release sulfur dioxide. why is this a problem?

Answer 7

It can produce acid rain and has a sharp choking smell.

Question 8

what can be done to prevent the releasing of sulfur dioxide?

Answer 8

use sources that don’t release sulfur dioxide like renewable energy sources.

Question 9

used fuel rods and other materials from. nuclear power stations need to be disposed of. why is this a problem?

Answer 9

They still give out radio waves so they can be stored in an area where the harmful rays harm humans and the enviroment.

Question 10

How can we stop nuclear power stations causing so much harm?

Answer 10

nuclear power stations need to be built in an area where it is isolated so it doesnt affect people. Also the fuel rods need to be stored in an insulated bunk to keep from radiation leaks.

Question 11

Accidents can happen at nuclear power stations. why is this a problem?

Answer 11

The accidents can kill and harm some peolle in an area of up to a quite large radius and wont affect future generations.

Question 12

what xan we do about accidents at nuclear power stations?

Answer 12

there are no guarantees, but many saftey precausions are used and accidents are rare. steps can be taken after an accident to reduce garmful effects on humans.

Question 13

what can be affected my droughts ?

Answer 13

hydroelectric power

Question 14

what type of power can be noisy for people who live near by it?

Answer 14

wind power

Question 15

what type of power only generates electricity during certain periods of the day?

Answer 15

tidal

Question 16

what type of power can be affected by weather?

Answer 16

solar , wind , tidal