Powerstations Flashcards

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what are the advantages of nuclear powerstations?

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  • small amount of fuel=lots of energy produced

- doesn’t produce CO2

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what are the disadvantages of nuclear powerstations?

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  • can cause nuclear explosions

- disposal is expensive as is radioactive

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Name the stages of a powerstation

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Boiler➡️makes steam➡️steam goes through turbines➡️goes to generator ➡️makes electricity

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Name the pros and cons or fossil fuels

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Pros Cons

  • reliable - non-renewable
  • cheap - produces Co2
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