Energy Resources and their Uses Flashcards
Energy (17 cards)
What are non-renewable energy resources?
Fossil fuels and nuclear fuel (uranium and plutonium)
Non-renewable resources are those that will eventually run out.
What are the three main fossil fuels?
- Coal
- Oil
- Natural Gas
What is a key disadvantage of fossil fuels?
They all do damage to the environment.
What is a key advantage of fossil fuels?
They are reliable.
What are renewable energy resources?
Energy sources that will never run out.
Name a renewable energy resource that is derived from the Sun.
Solar energy.
What are some examples of renewable energy resources?
- Wind
- Water waves
- Hydro-electricity
- Tides
- Geothermal
- Bio-fuel
What is a disadvantage of renewable energy resources?
They don’t provide much energy and can be unreliable.
In what ways can energy resources be used for transport?
Through electricity, fossil fuels, and bio-fuels.
What type of vehicles primarily use petrol and diesel?
Vehicles powered by fossil fuels.
What is the most widely used fuel for heating homes in the UK?
Natural gas.
How does a geothermal heat pump work?
It uses geothermal energy to heat buildings.
How do solar water heaters function?
They use the sun to heat water.
Fill in the blank: Burning _______ or using electricity generated from renewable resources can also be used for heating.
bio-fuel
True or False: Renewable energy resources cause more environmental damage than non-renewable resources.
False.
What is one method of generating electricity for transport?
Using renewable or non-renewable energy sources.
What is one characteristic that makes renewable energy sources less appealing?
They depend on the weather.
