P1b- Electricity and Waves Flashcards
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………………. power uses falling water
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Hydroelectric
1
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What is the fastest fossil fuel power station?
A
Natural gas
2
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What is geothermal energy?
A
In volcanic areas where hot rocks lie near the surface
Steam and hot water rise to the surface to drive a turbine and generator
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What can we use to reduce the impact of CO2
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Use Carbon capture snd storage
4
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How does CCS work?
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Collects the CO2 from power stations
Pumped into gas fields and oil fields like those under the North Sea
