P3 energy resources Flashcards
1
Q
renewable energy sources
A
will never run out, don't produce harmful waste products cheap to run, spenny to install Hydroelectric wind solar geothermal biofuels ( methane and ethanol )
2
Q
tidal power
A
traps each high tide and uses it to turn generators
3
Q
geothermal energy
A
energy released by radioactive substances deep in earth
transferred by heating towards earths surface
water pumped to produce stream which drives electricity turbines at ground
4
Q
energy dis
A
fossil fuels produce GGs global warming
nuclear- radioactive waste
renewable- cover large areas, may disrupt natural habitats
5
Q
evaluating energy sources
A
reliability
enviro effects
pollution
waste
6
Q
dis nuclear
A
expensive to build, run and decommission