energy resources Flashcards
1
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non renewable energy resources (5)
A
fossil fuels, coal, oil, gas, nuclear fuels
2
Q
advantages of non renewable energy resources (3)
A
reliable, enough to meet current demand, quick response to changes in damand
3
Q
disadvantages of non renewable energy resources (4)
A
1) fossil fuels damages environment
2) release CO2 = global warming
3) coal and oil = acid rain
4) CO2 when building power stations and mining nuclear fuel
4
Q
wind turbines, solar cells and biofuels advantages and disadvantages
A
1 and 2 no pollution but unreliable
3 fairly reliable but hard to respond to immediate energy demands
5
Q
hydroelectric power, wave power and tidal barrages advantages and disadvantages
A
1,2,3 no pollution but 1 impacts environment, 2 impacts habitats of marine, 3 spoils view
