Energy Resources Flashcards
Name 4 renewable energy
Solar
Wind
Wave
Hydroelectric
Name 3 non renewable energy
Coal
Oil
Gas
What does non renewable
When they are used up you can not replace them
What does renewable mean
Will never run out
What is energy measured in
J=joules and KJ
Energy chain
Sun➡️plants➡️animals➡️humans
3 types of energy
Chemical energy (food)
Solar, light
Thermal energy
How can you use less by
Walk instead of driving
Have more bike lanes
Have benefits
What are the advantages of non renewable energy
Reliable
Cheap
What are the disadvantages of non renewable energy
They will run out
Produces carbon dioxide
Global warming
Advantages of renewable energy
Less fossil fuels
Less ploution
Last forever
How is coal formed
It’s formed form dead plants
How is oil formed
It’s formed form dead animals
What is the original source of energy
The sun