P3: Energy Sources

Question 1

What are some RENEWABLE energy sources?

Answer 1

Wind power
Solar power
Hydropower
Hydroelectric power

Question 2

What are some NON-RENEWABLE energy sources?

Answer 2

Coal
Natural Gas
Oil
Nuclear energy

Question 3

What is an advantage of using renewable energy sources?

Answer 3

Will almost never run out when being used

Question 4

What problems are their when burning fossil fuels?

Answer 4

Produces greenhouse gases
Non-renewable
Increase climate change

Question 5

Are the effects or chernobyl still affecting todays world?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

Is Nuclear power stored safely with no risk to the environment?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

Does Nuclear power have a very good safety record?

Answer 7

No, there have been many bad accidents like Chernobyl 1986

Question 8

What does carbon neutral mean?

Answer 8

When no carbon dioxide is released in an energy source

Question 9

What type of power would be best to use on a roof?

Answer 9

Solar power using solar panels

Question 10

Which type of power would be best used off shore (in the sea)?

Answer 10

Wind power using wind turbines

Question 11

Which type of power would be best used in a river valley?

Answer 11

Tidal power