pre-release: figure 2 Flashcards
1
Q
what are 5 advantages of renewable energy?
A
- not run out [sustainable]
- liitle air pollution = dont add to climate change
- creates job opps
- reduces flucatation in energy prices = inc energy security
- maintanecan cost lower
2
Q
give 4 disadvnatages of renewable energy?
A
- some are dependent on weather conditions
- less efficient = produces less elec
- high initial costs
- some require a lot of space = can damge the enviroment
3
Q
what is the proposed project / where?
A
- tidal power project
- Morecombe Bay and Duddon Estuary
4
Q
how is it a multi-use project?
A
- generates electricty
- provides a transport link
5
Q
what does NTPG suggest it will create?
[3 things]
A
- clean renerwable energy for the next 100 years
- 13 000 jobs
- energy for up to 2 million houses
6
Q
what will each barrage contain?
A
- navigation locks for boats to pass through
- fish passes = doesnt damage local marine life
7
Q
what are some initial local concerns?
A
- cost
- enviromental impact on one of the most important areas of tidal mudflats and salt marsh in the UL
8
Q
give some reasons to go and visit Morecambe Bay:
A
- largest area of tidal mudflats in the UK
-
area of natural beauty
= lots of diff activities e.g cycle routes
