Non-renewable resources Flashcards

1
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What is a non-renewable resource

A

something that will run out and cannot be reused

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2
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Examples of non-renewable resources

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Nuclear fuels and fossil fuels

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3
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Uses of nuclear fuels

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used in spacecraft

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4
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Uses of fossil fuels

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Generating electricity
Heating
Vehicles

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5
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What can burning fossil fuels cause

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CO2 emissions, contributing to climate change

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6
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What do nuclear power stations do

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Produce radioactive waste, expensive to dispose safely

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