Energy Resources Flashcards
What are the two types of Energy Resources?
Renewable or Non Renewable
Non Renewable are…
Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Fuels for example Uranium and Plutonium
What are the 3 main fossil fuels?
Coal, Oil and Natural Gas
Examples of Renewable Resources
The Sun (Solar), Wind, Water Waves, Hydro-Electricity, Bio-fuel, Tides and Geothermal
Renewable Energy Resources will Never Run out (True or False)
True
One reason why fuel is used for
Transport
Petrol and Diesel are…
Non Renewable
Solar Water heaters are…
Renewable
What surroundings do Wind Turbines need?
Exposed Places like in Moors or round Coasts
List some benefits of Wind Turbines
No pollution, Sustainable and Cost Effective as there are no fuel costs
What surroundings are Solar Cells best in?
Sunny Countries there most effective is as they have a constant amount of Sun
What is Geothermal Power?
Energy from Underground
What places are Geothermal Power only useful in?
Volcanic Areas
How does Hydro-electric power transfer energy?
From the Kinetic Store of falling water
Hydro Electric Power has a big impact on the environment due to the flooding of the valley and can destroy habitats and nature (True or False)
True
