P3: Energy Resources

Question 1

How can you reduce harmful products of burning Fossil Fuels?

Answer 1

Using renewable energy when possible.

Question 2

What is the effect of acid rain and Climate Change?

Answer 2

Warming effect on the environment.

Question 3

What is base-load and start-up data of Power Stations?

Answer 3

Baseload power refers to the minimum amount of electric power needed to be supplied to the electrical grid at any given time. Start up is how long it takes to start.

Question 4

What are capital and operational costs?

Answer 4

Cost per kilowatt of power. See table on Kerboodle (Page 41)

Question 5

What are the advantages/disadvantages of constructing a power station?

Answer 5

Advantages:
- Provides energy
- Efficient

Disadvantage
- Takes up a lot of space
- Loud
- Emit harmful gasses into the atmosphere