Topic 3 - Energy resources Flashcards
1
Q
What are Biofuels made up of?
A
Methane gas can be collected from cows or animal manure, from sewage works, decaying rubbish and other sources. (Methane is an example of a biofuel)
2
Q
What is the definition of a Biofuel?
A
A biofuel is any fuel taken from a living or a recently living organism.
3
Q
What is the fuel in nuclear power stations?
A
Uranium or Plutonium
4
Q
How do Nuclear Power plants work?
A
The nucleus of Uranium is unstable and can split in 2. The energy from this, and becomes very hot. This steams the water and turns a turbine to generate electricity.
