energy from fossil fuels Flashcards

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name 3 uses of energy

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heating
transport
generating electricity

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what are the 3 main fossil fuels

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oil
gas
coal

. there supply about 80% of the worlds energy needs

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advantage of fossil fuels

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  1. reliable
  2. the release a great deal of energy e.g in planes
  3. they are cheap because there’s a lot of it
  4. they are versitle. have a lot of uses
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disadvantages of fossil fuels

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  1. releases carbon dioxide. contributing to global warming
  2. are non renewable. they will eventually run out
  3. release other pollutants other than carbon which are dangerous
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