Energy Resources Flashcards
What energy does wind have
Kinetic
What energy do waves have
Kinetic
What energy does flowing water have
Kinetic, but it comes from GPE
What energy does geothermal energy have
Thermal
What energy do fossil fuels have
Chemical
Give 6 renewable energy resources
Wind Waves Hydroelectric Power Solar heating Solar cells Geothermal energy
What are the advantages of wind energy
Does not pollute the environment
Low priced
Renewable
What are the disadvantages of wind energy
Noise pollution
Ugly
Blades can damage wildlife
Far from cities
What are the advantages of wave energy
Does not involve burning Renewable Waves require no input Capital cities near coast No damage to land Environmentally friendly
What are the disadvantages of wave energy
Doesn’t always work
Waves may be to small
Boats have to take different routes
What are the advantages of solar heating
It is renewable It is sustainable Requires low maintenance No sound Very reliable
What are the disadvantages of solar heating
Cant work without sun
Expensive
Not efficient
What are the advantages of hydroelectric power
Renewable
Green
No risk
What are the disadvantages of hydroelectric power
Destroys natural habitats
Doesn’t work in droughts
Limited reservoirs
What are the advantages of fossil fuels
Produces large amounts of energy
Easy to transport
Easy to get
What are the disadvantages of fossil fuels
It will run out Releases harmful gasses Damaging the ozone layer Poles in danger Takes millions of years to create
What are the advantages of nuclear energy
Gives out low levels of CO2
easy to generate a lot of energy
What are the disadvantages of nuclear energy
Radioactive waste
High risk
20-30 years of building
What are the advantages of geothermal energy
Renewable
Good for the environment
High efficiency
Low maintenance
What are the disadvantages of geothermal energy
Can’t be used widely
Only in certain areas
