P1 : National and global energy rescources

Question 1

What are the two ways we generate electricity

Answer 1

Renewable and non - renewable sources

Question 2

Non renewable energy sources

Answer 2

These energy sources will run out. The main non - renewable sources are fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) and nuclear

Question 3

How do fossil fuel power plants work

Answer 3

. Fuel is burnt to heat water in a boiler turning into highly pressurized steam
. The steam turns blades on a turbine which turns a generator
. The generator produces electrical energy which is distributed to houses via the National Grid System

Question 4

Renewable energy

Answer 4

Renewable energy sources will never run out / can be regenerated. Example include : Biofuel, wind, hydr0 - electric power, geothermal, tidal energy, solar energy and water