Renewable sources of energy Flashcards
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What are the advantages of solar energy?
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The advantages are that they:
-Can be used in remote places
-Are very cheap to run
-Emits no pollution
2
Q
What are the disadvantages of solar energy?
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The disadvantages are that:
-Supply depends on weather.
-It’s expensive
3
Q
What are the disadvantages of hydroelectric energy
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-It has a low running cost.
-The supply can be controlled to meet demands.
4
Q
What are the disadvantages of hydroelectric energy?
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The disadvantages are that:
-It can destroy nature
-they’re expensive to build.
5
Q
What are the advantages of Tidal energy?
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The advantages are that:
-It has a predictable supply as there are always tides.
-Can produce large amounts of electricity
-It has no fuel costs
6
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What are the disadvantages of tidal energy?
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