energy stores Flashcards
1
Q
what is a energy store
A
Where we harness energy from in the world (these are NOT stores/ types of energy).
2
Q
name examples of renewable sources of energy
A
wind power- Wind has kinetic energy, used to wind turbines
hydroelectric- Water behind dam has GPE, falls through turbine
solar power- Light from Sun produces electricity
bio-fuels- Plane matter burned to produce heat
other examples geothermal tidal wave
3
Q
name examples of non renewable sources of energy
A
fossil fuel- e.g. cool, oil & natural gas: burned Eo produce heat, often produce seeøm to drive turbines &
generators
nuclear fuel-uranium: used in nuclear reactors to produce heat
