lesson 13 energy from fossil fuels Flashcards

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1
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what are 3 ways we use energy

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through:

transport
generating electricity
heating

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2
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what are the 3 main fossil fuels

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coal
oil
gas

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3
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what are advantages of fossil fuels

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they’re reliable

they release a great deal of energy

they’re abundant and cheap

they’re extremely versatile

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what are disadvantages of fossil fuels

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burning fossil fuels releases a huge amount of CO₂

they’re non-renewable

burning fossil fuels can release other pollutants

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5
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what does burning diesel in vehicles release

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carbon particles and nitrogen oxides

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6
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what does burning coal produce

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sulfur dioxide which leads to acid rain

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7
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fossil fuels supply what

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around 80% of the worlds total energy needs

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