Energy Resources Part 1- Year 9

Question 1

What is Non-Renewable, and what are some examples?

Answer 1

Examples: coal, oil, gas and nuclear
It means they will run out, damage the environment, but provide the most of the energy

Question 2

What is Renewable, and what are some examples?

Answer 2

Examples: wind power, solar power, geothermal energy and bio-energy
It means they will never run out, then can be unreliable and do not provide as much energy

Question 3

What are the advantages and disadvantages of solar?

Answer 3

Advantages: Renewable, Reliable and No Pollution
Disadvantages: Lots of energy needed, only works during the day and cannot increase power

Question 4

What are the advantages and disadvantages of geothermal?

Answer 4

Advantages: Renewable, and reliable as the rocks are always hot
Disadvantages: May release greenhouse gases, and only found in specific places

Question 5

What are the advantages and disadvantages of wind?

Answer 5

Advantages: Renewable, no pollution and minimal running costs
Disadvantages: Not as reliable, does not work if there is no wind and cannot increase supply

Question 6

What are the advantages and disadvantages of biofuels?

Answer 6

Advantages: Renewable, reliable and carbon neutral
Disadvantages: High costs and clears natural forests

Question 7

What are the advantages and disadvantages of fossil fuels?

Answer 7

Advantages: reliable and can produce more energy if needed
Disadvantages: Releases CO2. and can release sulphur dioxde

Question 8

What are the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear?

Answer 8

Advantages: Reliable, and can produce more energy
Disadvantages: radioactive waste and incidents