energy Flashcards
3 categories of energy?
non-renewable
renewable
recyclable
what are non-renewable energy sources
fossil fuels- e.g oil gas
finite- will run out eventually
what are renewable energy sources
hydroelectric, solar, tidal wave, geothermal
flow resources- can be used and never run out
what are recyclable energy sources
biofuel and nuclear power
can be reused so will last for a long time in the future.
where are fossil fuel found
sedimentary rock
where in the world has most oil + gas
middle east
where in the world has most reserves of coal
USA
russia
china
where do you find geothermal energy
plate boundaries
what causes variation in energy use
economic development
economic sectors
what local impact does extracting energy have on the environment?
wind turbines- disturbeds view
what regional impact does extracting energy have on the environment?
pollution to cities and towns
what gobal impact does extracting energy have on the environment?
climate change
what areas do fossil fuel impact
local
regional
globa
what areas do nuclear power impact
local
regional
what areas do renewable energy impact
local
