P3.4 Energy and the environment

Question 1

fossil fuel advantages- 2

Answer 1

• reliable
• enough to meet current demand

Question 2

fossil fuel disadvantage

Answer 2

• cause global warming
• cause acid rain

Question 3

nuclear advantage

Answer 3

• no fossil fuels
• much more energy is transferred from each kg

Question 4

nuclear disadvantage

Answer 4

• radioactive waste has to be stored
• explosion in a reactor could release radioactive waste over a large area

Question 5

renewable advantage

Answer 5

• never run out because always replenished
• do not produce greenhouse gasses or acid rain
• do not create radioactive waste products

Question 6

renewable disadvantages

Answer 6

• not currently able to meet the world demand
• can disturb natural habitat
• cover large areas