Energy resources and electricity generation Flashcards
1
Q
name the types of electricity generation
A
- nuclear power
- wind power
- hydroelectric
- solar
- biomass
- fossil fuels (coal, gas, oil)
- geothermal
2
Q
name an advantage/disadvantage of fossil fuels
A
- reliable but are finite and create greenhouse gases
3
Q
name an advantage/disadvantage of solar power
A
- cheap and easy to run but only work when it’s sunny
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