P3 - Energy Resources (unfinished) Flashcards
Name 2 non-renewable sources of energy.
- Nuclear energy
- Fossil fuels
Name 7 renewable sources of energy.
- Tidal energy
- Geothermal energy
- Biofuel
- Wing energy
- Solar energy
- Hydroelectricity
- Water waves
Name some advantages and disadvantages of…
tidal energy.
And what is it?
adv:
- Predictable energy
- High energy output
- Zero-carbon emissions
- Renewable
disadv:
- Limited site availability
- Expensive
- Adverse environmental impacts on surroundings
Energy from tides converted into power.
Name some advantages and disadvantages of…
geothermal energy
And what is it?
adv:
- renewable
- always available
- silent
- creates jobs
disadv:
- location restricted
- vulnerable to earthquakes
- high costs
Thermal energy from the earth.
Name some advantages and disadvantages of…
Biofuel
And what is it?
adv:
- energy efficient
- sustainable
disadv:
- high cost
- shortage of food
- water misuse
Fuel derived from living matter, like plants.
Name some advantages and disadvantages of…
Hydroelectricity
And what is it?
adv:
- clean
- sustainable
- flexible
- short start-up time
disadv:
- risk of flooding
- could kill aquatic life (whoops)
Harnesses the power of water in motion.
Name some advantages and disadvantages of…
Wind turbines
And what are they?
adv:
- renewable and clean
- low costs
- wind energy is a job creator
disadv:
- intermittent
- noise & visual pollution
rotation of rotor blades, which convert kinetic energy into rotational energy
Name some advantages and disadvantages of…
Water waves
And what are they?
adv:
- 0 carbon emissions
- renewable
- high energy potential
disadv:
- environmental impact
- high costs
energy harnessed from the motion of the waves
Name some advantages and disadvantages of…
Solar energy
And what is it?
adv:
- renewable
- diverse applications
- low maintenance
disadv:
- cost
- weather dependent
- uses a lot of space
energy from the sun connected into power
Name some advantages and disadvantages of…
Nuclear energy
And what is it?
adv:
- carbon-free electricity
- high power output
- reliable
disadv:
- uranium is technically non-renewable
- nuclear waste
- malfunctions can be catastrophic
- long start-up time
Power through fission.