P3 - Energy Flashcards
1
Q
What are fossil fuels?
A
Natural, finite resources that form underground over million of years
2
Q
What are the three main fossil fuels?
A
Coal
Oil
Natural gas
3
Q
What are some disadvantages of non renewable energy sources?
A
Finite resources - They will run out one day
Damages the environment
4
Q
What are the advantages of renewable resources?
A
Low maintenance costs once set up
Infinite resource
Environmentally friendly
5
Q
What are some renewable energy sources?
A
Solar
Wind
Tidal
Hydro-electricity
Geothermal
6
Q
What are some disadvantages of renewable energy sources?
A
Expensive to set up
They still do damage to the environment
Unreliable
7
Q
What are the disadvantages of using wind turbines for energy?
A
Visual pollution
Very noisy
Unreliable
Expensive to set up
