Energy And The Environment

Question 1

Burning Fossil Fuels can Produce ____________ Dioxide which Causes Acid Rain.

Answer 1

Sulphur.

Question 2

Fossil Fuels are _____-Renewable.

Answer 2

Non.

Question 3

Advantages of Nuclear Power?

Answer 3

• No Greenhouse Gases.

- Much More Energy is Transferred From Each KG of Uranium.

Question 4

Disadvantages of Nuclear Power?

Answer 4

• Used Fuel Rods Contain Radioactive Waste.
• Nuclear Reactors are Safe in Normal Operation. However, an Explosion in a Reactor could Release Radioactive Material Over a Wide Area.

Question 5

Advantages of Renewable Energy Sources and the Environment?

Answer 5

• They will Never Run Out.
• They don’t Produce Greenhouse Gases or Acid Rain.
• They don’t Create Radioactive Waste Products.
• They can be Used where Connections to the National Grid is Uneconomical.

Question 6

Disadvantages of Renewable Energy Sources and the Environment?

Answer 6

• Renewable Energy Resources aren’t Currently Able to Meet the World Demand.
• Wind Turbines Create Whining Noise that can Upset People Nearby.
• Tidal Barrages affect River Estuaries.
• Hydroelectric Schemes Need Large Reservoirs for Water.
• Solar Cells Need to Cover Large Areas to Generate Large Amounts of Power.