P3 - Energy Flashcards
What are fossil fuels?
Natural resources that form underground over million of years
What are the three main fossil fuels?
Coal
Oil
Natural gas
What are some disadvantages of non renewable energy sources?
Finite resources - They will run out one day
Damages the environment
What are the advantages of renewable resources?
Cheap
Reliable
What are some renewable energy sources?
Solar
Wind
Tidal
Hydro-electricity
Geothermal
What are some advantages of renewable energy sources?
Infinite resources - they will never run out
Doesnt do as much damage to thr environment
What are some disadvantages of renewable energy sources?
Expensive
They still do damage to the environment
Unreliable
What are the advantages of using wind turbines for energy?
No pollution
No maintenance costs
What are the disadvantages of using wind turbines for energy?
Visual pollution
Very noisy
Unreliable
Expensive
