Topic 3 - Conservation Of Energy - Energy Sorces Flashcards
What are the main types of energy sources?
Fossil Fuels, Nuclear Fuel, Bio-Fuel, Wind, Hydro-electricity, Tidal, Solar
These sources can be classified as renewable or non-renewable.
Why is non-renewable energy more commonly used for large-scale energy supplies?
Due to the large energy output per kilogram of fuel
Non-renewable resources provide energy more easily compared to renewable resources.
What has driven the importance of renewable energy?
The finite lifetime of fossil fuels
This has led to increased focus on developing renewable energy sources.
During which period did fossil fuels become an important energy source?
During the industrial revolution
Fossil fuels were easy to mine and provided significant energy.
What has been necessary for renewable energy to become more suitable for use?
Technological development
Significant advancements have been required since the industrial revolution to harness renewable energy efficiently.
Fill in the blank: Renewable energy has become more important due to the _______.
finite lifetime of fossil fuels
True or False: Renewable resources can provide a large amount of energy as easily as non-renewable sources.
False
Renewable resources typically do not offer the same energy output per kilogram.
