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Energy generation and storage Flashcards

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Pros and cons of coal

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  • Pros: produces high amounts of energy
  • Cons: will eventually run out, produced hamrful emissions, damage to land due to mining
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Pros and cons of natural gas

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  • Pros: emits less CO2 than coal and oil, UK has large deposits
  • Cons: highly flammable, extraction may pollute water
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Pros and cons of oil

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  • Pros: produces lots of energy, relatively easy to store and transport
  • Cons: lots of air pollution, impact on water and land
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Pros and cons of nuclear power

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  • Pros: no harmful gases emitted, more efficient than fossil fuels
  • Cons: disposal of waste is difficult and costly, setup cost is high, risk of large scale disaster
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Disadvantages of rechargable batteries

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  • More expensive to purchase than single use
  • Have a limited lifespan
  • Can only be recharged a certain amount of times
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