Energy generation and storage Flashcards
1
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what are fossil fuels an example of
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finite resources
2
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what are the 3 fossil fuels
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- oil
- coal
- natural gas
3
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how does coal produce electricity
A
- It’s crushed
- The hot coal heats water, turning it into steam
- The steam builds up to a very high pressure and this is used to spin a turbine
- The turbine is connected to an electrical generator, which creates electricity
4
Q
advantages of fossil fuels
A
- generates a lot of energy
- reliable
- cost effective
5
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disadvantages of coal
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- finite, will eventually run out
- Produces carbon dioxide when burned, contributing to global warming
- Damage is caused to natural land when mining takes place
6
Q
advantages of gas
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emits less CO2 than oil and coal
7
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disadvantages of gas
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- highly flammable
- extraction of gas may pollute water
8
Q
how is gas obtained
A
using fracking and breaking rocks
9
Q
how is nuclear power generated
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using nuclear fission, the energy from the splitting is used to convert water into super-heated steam. This spins turbines connected to electrical generators to produce electricity
10
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advantages of nuclear power
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- no harmful gases are released in the process
- more efficient than fossil fuels
11
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disadvantages of nuclear power
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- Nuclear power stations have to close after around 40 years of use when the uranium becomes less efficient at heating the water
- Disposal of uranium is difficult and costly
- Cost of nuclear power stations is very large
12
Q
examples of renewable energy
A
- wind
- solar
- biomass
- tidal
- hydroelectric
12
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examples of renewable energy
A
- wind
- solar
- biomass
- tidal
- hydroelectric
12
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examples of renewable energy
A
- wind
- solar
- biomass
- tidal
- hydroelectric
13
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examples of renewable energy
A
- wind
- solar
- biomass
- tidal
- hydroelectric