Electricity Generation Flashcards
1
Q
Renewable energy sources
A
Biomass, geothermal, hydroelectric, tidal harness, solar, solar heating panels, wind
2
Q
Non renewable energy sources
A
Fossil fuels, nuclear
3
Q
Types of fossil fuels
A
Coal, oil, natural gas
4
Q
Can be used anywhere
A
Biomass, nuclear, fossil fuels
5
Q
Location limitation
A
Fossil fuels, geothermal, hydroelectric, tidal harness, solar, wind
6
Q
Highest efficiency’s
A
Hydroelectric (95), tidal harness (90)
7
Q
Produces air pollution
A
Fossil fuels, biomass
8
Q
No air pollution
A
Nuclear, geothermal, hydroelectric, tidal harness, solar, wind
9
Q
Thermal power plants
A
Fossil fuels, nuclear, biomass, geothermal, solar heating
10
Q
Types of biomass
A
Wood, crops, landfill gas, garbage, alcohol, fuels, animal waste
11
Q
No turbine
A
Solar, solar heating
