Energy Sources and Power Stations

Question 1

What are the four non-renewable energy sources?

Answer 1

Coal, Oil, Natural gas and Nuclear fuels

Question 2

What are the eight renewable energy sources?

Answer 2

1) Wind
2) Waves
3) Tides
4) Hydroelectric
5) Solar
6) Geothermal
7) Food
8) Biofuels

Question 3

What is the process of generating electricity from non-renewable fuels in typical power stations?

Answer 3

The fuel is burned and then the heat energy turns a turbine and then the kinetic energy goes into a generator which changes to electrical energy.