Energy resources and electricity generation Flashcards

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name the types of electricity generation

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  • nuclear power
  • wind power
  • hydroelectric
  • solar
  • biomass
  • fossil fuels (coal, gas, oil)
  • geothermal
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name an advantage/disadvantage of fossil fuels

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  • reliable but are finite and create greenhouse gases
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name an advantage/disadvantage of solar power

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  • cheap and easy to run but only work when it’s sunny
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