Non-renewable resources

Question 1

What are the advantages of non-renewable resources?

Answer 1

• Reliable
• Can meet high demands
• Running out
• Cost-effective, low running costs + low extraction costs

Question 2

What are the disadvantages of non-renewable resources?

Answer 2

• Environmental problems
• CO2 emissions, greenhouse effect, global warming
• Burning coal + oil = sulfur dioxide, acid rain
• Visual pollution of “open-cast mining”
• Oil spillages –> serious environment problem

Question 3

What are the advantages of nuclear power?

Answer 3

• Clean

- Relatively cheap

Question 4

What are the disadvantages of nuclear power?

Answer 4

• Nuclear waste = dangerous + difficult to dispose
• Overall cost = expensive (power plant + decommissioning)
• Risk of explosions

Question 5

What do we use fossil fuels for?

Answer 5

• Heating

- Cars