Pros and cons of renewable and non renewable resources Flashcards
1
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Pros of fossil fuels
A
- reliable
- easy to use
- does not rely on weather
2
Q
Cons of fossil fuels
A
- non renewable
- not sustainable
- contributes to climate change
- produces carbon dioxide
3
Q
Pros of solar energy
A
- renewable
- does to contribute to climate change
- makes biomass
4
Q
Cons of solar energy
A
- expensive
- there is not always sun everywhere
- hard to use
5
Q
Pros of pumped storage
A
- way of storing excess energy
- can control amount of electricity generated
6
Q
Pros of tidal power
A
- predictable
- tried and tested
7
Q
Cons of tidal power
A
- worries about the ecological impact
8
Q
Pros of hydroelectric power
A
- renewable
-wont run out
9
Q
Cons of hydroelectric power
A
- can flood habitats
10
Q
Pros of wind power
A
- cheap
- renewable
- not windy all the time but there is always some wind somewhere
11
Q
Cons of wind power
A
- noisy
- take up a lot of space
12
Q
Pros of underground power
A
- renewable
- does not take up a lot of space
13
Q
Cons of underground power
A
- expensive
-only certain places have a certain geology
