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renewables Flashcards

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what are the pros of solar?

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infinite supply, houses can have own supply, reduced C02

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what are the cons of solar?

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installation costly, not as aesthetically pleasing

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what are the pros of wind?

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efficient, can be offshore

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what are the cons of wind?

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expensive to install, visually unattractive

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what are the pros of tidal?

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can generate a lot of energy, can prevent flooding

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what are the cons of tidal?

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construction and maintenance costly, only a few locations are suitable

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what are the pros of geothermal?

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don’t depend in the weather, low environmental impact

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what are the cons of geothermal?

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only a few locations viable, locations of source are far from locations of consumption

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what are the pros of hydro?

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creates water resources, recycles water

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what are the cons of hydro?

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causes flooding, expensive

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