Energy part 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Biomass usage?
A
Burning plant or animal-related fuel for steam or to spin turbines
2
Q
Hydroelectric power?
A
electricity generated by flowing rivers
3
Q
Wind farms?
A
Winds turn blades
4
Q
with the sea all around us scientists are trying to do what with it?
A
To make wave spin turbines
5
Q
As it rises and falls what can spin turbines and where are they installed?
A
Tides
Scotland
6
Q
Solar farms?
A
When electricity strikes PV Cells to form electricity
7
Q
electricty by coal
A
2.1%
8
Q
Nuclear electricity?
A
17.3%
9
Q
hydro electricity?
A
1.8%
10
Q
Wind and Solar electricity?
A
23.8%
11
Q
Gas electricity?
A
40.6%
12
Q
other electricty?
A
23.8%
