Energy Resoures Flashcards
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Non renewable energy sources
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Coal
natural gas
Oil
Nuclear
1
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Renewable energy resources
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Wind Solar Geothermal Tidal Biomass
2
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Pros and cons of coal
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Plentiful, inexpensive, versatile
Pollution, health concerns, non renewable
3
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Pros and cons of oil
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Powerful, creates jobs, versatile
Pollution, oil leaks, uses a lot of water
4
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Pros and cons of wind
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Green, renewable, space efficient
Wind fluctuates, expensive, aesthetics
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Pros and cons of solar
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Abundant, sustainable, silent, available
Expensive, intermittent, requires space
