Energy sources Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 types of energy sources?
A
non-renewable and renewable
2
Q
What are the 4 non-renewable energy sources?
A
coal, oil, gas, nuclear power
3
Q
What are the 7 types of renewable energy sources?
A
biofuel, wave power, hydroelectric, solar power, tidal power, wind energy, geothermal
4
Q
What is special about renewable energy?
A
They never run out and are less damaging to the environment.
5
Q
What makes nuclear power non-renewable?
A
Nuclear power plants don’t release CO2 but do produce radioactive waste which must be contained
