non renewable energy

Question 1

give examples of non-renewable energy resources

Answer 1

fossil fuels

- coal, oil or gas

Question 2

state advantages of using fossil fuels

Answer 2

are reliable as they are not dependable on factors like weather

generate large amounts for a cheap cost

cost effective

Question 3

state disadvantages of using fossil fuels

Answer 3

release carbon dioxide

create pollution

mining is dangerous

oil spills can cause environmental damage

Question 4

state advantages of nuclear power

Answer 4

very large amounts of energy per kg of fuel

no greenhouse gases released
-> so doesn’t contribute to climate change

low fuel costs

Question 5

state disadvantages of nuclear power

Answer 5

nuclear accidents like leaks are deadly

highly radioactive

expensive to store

Question 6

environmental impacts of burning fossil fuels:

Answer 6

CO2 contributes to the greenhouse effect, causing global warming

burning coal releases particles which result in air pollution & can cause respiratory diseases like lung damage

burning coal & oil produces sulphur dioxide which is a major component of acid rain