Energy Sources & Power Stations Flashcards
1
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Name 7 renewable energy sources
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- Wind
- Waves
- Tides
- Hydroelectric
- Solar
- Geothermal
- Biofuels
2
Q
Explain fossil fuels
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- Fossil fuel is burnt
- Heat water to make steam
- steam turns turbines
- Turbines turn generator
- Electrical power
3
Q
Explain Nuclear power
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- Nuclear fission
- Heats water to make steam
- Steam turns turbines
- Turbines turn generators
- Electrical power
4
Q
Explain Geothermal power
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- Cold water is sent down holes
- Steam and hot water rise and purify
- Steam turns turbines
- Turbines turn generators
- Electrical power
5
Q
Explain wave power
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- As the water from the wave rises and falls into chamber
- It blows air in and out of the chamber
- Air turns generators
- Generators produce electricity
6
Q
Name 4 non renewable energy sources
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- Coal
- Oil
- Natural Gas
- Nuclear fuels
7
Q
Explain Tidal power
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- A barrage is built across the estuary
- When the tide comes in it turns the turbines
- Turns generators
- Produces electricity
8
Q
Explain wind power
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- wind blows and turns turbine blades
- Turbines turn generators
- Generator produces electricity
9
Q
Explain Hydroelectric power
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- Dam traps revisor
- Water flows and turns water generators
- Generates electricity
10
Q
Explain Solar power
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- Photovoltaic cells (PoV cells)
- Absorb sunlight
- Produce electricity
11
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Explain Biomass
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- Organic mator is rn T
- Heat produces steam
- Steam turns turbines
- Turbines turn generators
- Generators produce electricity
