Unit B 3.4 Flashcards
1
Q
What are solar and non solar energy sources?
A
Solar energy sources are those derived directly or indirectly from the energy of the sun
Non-solar energy sources have no relationship to the Sun
2
Q
Give 5 examples of solar energy sources
A
Solar, water and wind energy all direct
Biomass and fossil fuels are in-direct
3
Q
Give 3 examples of non-solar energy sources
A
Nuclear, geothermal and tidal energy
4
Q
What was the energy crisis?
A
A shortage of oil because oil companies cut back
5
Q
What’s cogeneration?
A
he process of using one processes waste to power another
