energy from fossil fuels Flashcards
1
Q
name 3 uses of energy
A
heating
transport
generating electricity
2
Q
what are the 3 main fossil fuels
A
oil
gas
coal
. there supply about 80% of the worlds energy needs
3
Q
advantage of fossil fuels
A
- reliable
- the release a great deal of energy e.g in planes
- they are cheap because there’s a lot of it
- they are versitle. have a lot of uses
4
Q
disadvantages of fossil fuels
A
- releases carbon dioxide. contributing to global warming
- are non renewable. they will eventually run out
- release other pollutants other than carbon which are dangerous