Paper 3: Consuming energy resources Flashcards

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resource definition

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a product that is valuable to living

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What are the three groups of energy sources

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renewable, non renewable and recyclable

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Renewable energy definition

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An energy source that cna be used over and over, there isn’t a limit to the supply of materials or force that generates electricity

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Non Renewable energy definition

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Once used, an eenrgy source cannot be reused and so the amount (of fuel) is limited.

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Non renewable energy in other words is

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(fossil) fuel

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Recyclable energy definition

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Energy is provided from sources that can be recycled. Even though, the amount (of fuel) is limited, more can be gown or made.

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List 6 examples of renewable energy sources

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Wind, solar, hydroelectric power (dams), tidal, wave, geothermic (tectonic)

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Give three examples of fossil fuel/Non renewable enrgy

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Oil, coal and gas

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Give 2 examples of recylable emergy

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biofuel and nuclear

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What are the three reasons for uneven distribution of energy resources worldwide?

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Geology, Relief and Climae, and accessibility and development

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