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P3 - Energy Flashcards

1
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What are fossil fuels?

A

Natural resources that form underground over million of years

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2
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What are the three main fossil fuels?

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Coal
Oil
Natural gas

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3
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What are some disadvantages of non renewable energy sources?

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Finite resources - They will run out one day
Damages the environment

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4
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What are the advantages of renewable resources?

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Cheap
Reliable

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5
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What are some renewable energy sources?

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Solar
Wind
Tidal
Hydro-electricity
Geothermal

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What are some advantages of renewable energy sources?

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Infinite resources - they will never run out
Doesnt do as much damage to thr environment

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7
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What are some disadvantages of renewable energy sources?

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Expensive
They still do damage to the environment
Unreliable

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8
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What are the advantages of using wind turbines for energy?

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No pollution
No maintenance costs

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9
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What are the disadvantages of using wind turbines for energy?

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Visual pollution
Very noisy
Unreliable
Expensive

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