Eerie energy issues questions Flashcards
1
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Explain 2 benefits of non-renewable energy sources.
A
- Ready-made fuel
- Cheap to extract and convert into energy.
2
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Explain 2 costs of non-renewable energy
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- Often gives off atmospheric pollutants,
including greenhouse gases. - There is a limited supply of non-renewbale energy
3
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Where is non-renewable energy used
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Transport and industry
4
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Explain 2 benefits of renewable energy sources.
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- Often near-infinite energy supply.
- Uses natural sources that doesn’t harm the enviroment
5
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Explain 2 cost of renewable energy sources.
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- Energy output often low and unsustained
- renewable energy farms often too large and ugly for public likings
6
Q
Where is renewable energy sources used
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It is still a relativity new industry
7
Q
What are the main major energy issue in the C21st.
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- Energy consumption is increasing – more GHG emission – global warming
- Fossil fuels/ non-renewables are runing out=Wars
- We are still too reliant on fossil fuels/ non-renewables
8
Q
What are the issues with unconvential fuels
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- Often require extreme measures
- Often side effects=dangerous
- High enviromental/landscape impact
9
Q
What are the % of energy use in the UK
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55% gas
22% oil
18% nulclear
10% renewables
10
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What is the UK’s target energy use
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15% of energy from renewables
11
Q
Which continent has the highest oil reserves
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South America
12
Q
Which continent produces the highest oil reserves
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Middle East
13
Q
What are the two newset uncovential oil and gas plans
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Artic oil
Artic gas
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