Fuels and energy resources Flashcards
what are the main nuclear fuels?
uranium and plutonium.
what is the main advantage of nuclear fuels?
Unlike fossil fuels, nuclear fuels do not produce carbon dioxide or sulfur dioxide.
what are the top two disadvantages of nuclear fuels?
If there is an accident, large amounts of radioactive material could be released into the environment and it is a non-renewable resource.
is wind energy renewable or non-renewable?
renewable.
what is the main advantage of wind energy?
There are no fuel costs and no harmful polluting gases are produced.
what is the main disadvantage of wind energy?
If there is no wind, there is no electricity.
is water energy non-renewable?
no, its renewable.
what is the main advantage of water energy?
no harmful polluting gases are produced.
what is the main disadvantage of water energy?
The rotting vegetation underwater releases methane
what is Geothermal energy?
Hot water and steam from deep underground can be used to drive turbines.
what are the advantages of geothermal?
it is renewable and no pollution.
what are the disadvantages of geothermal?
it is not available everywhere.
