Energy Resources Flashcards
1
Q
What is a biofuel
A
any fuel taken from living or recently living organism.
2
Q
What can a biofuel do
A
can be used instead of fossil fuels.
3
Q
A biofuel is
A
renewable and carbon neutral
4
Q
What is nuclear fuel/power
A
Nuclear fuel takes energy from atoms.
5
Q
Does nuclear power release Greenhouse gases?
A
No because some nuclear materials release energy without being burned.
6
Q
Name a type of Nuclear fuel
A
Uranium or plutonium
7
Q
Name one disadvantage of Nuclear fuel
A
Radioactive waste needs to be sored for many years
