3.1 Energy demands + 3.2 Energy from wind and water Flashcards
1
Q
Your energy demands are met mostly by what?
A
Burning oil, coal and gas
2
Q
What are resources that provide energy to generate energy you use
A
Nuclear power, biofuels and renewable sources
3
Q
What is used as fuel in a power station
A
Uranium and plutonium
4
Q
More energy is released per kilogram from ………. or ……. than fossil fuels
A
uranium or plutonium
5
Q
What is a wind turbine
A
an electricity generator on top of a tall tower
6
Q
How do waves generate electricity
A
turning a floating generator
7
Q
How are hydroelectricity generators turned
A
by water running downhill
8
Q
How do tidal power stations generators
A
each high tide
9
Q
what is the equation to calculate kinetic energy
A
1/2 x k x esquared
spring
constant
10
Q
Name 2 unrenewable energy resources
A
nuclear fuel
