Unit C | Topic 4 | Electricity and the environment Flashcards
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1
Q
Around how much of the worlds energy comes from fossil fuels?
A
around 65%
2
Q
What is the most used energy producer?
A
Fossil fuels
3
Q
How are fossil fuels formed?
A
Dead plants and animals
4
Q
What are some examples of fossil fuels?
A
- Coal
- Oil
- Natural gas
5
Q
What are the main 6 forms of energy production?
A
- Solar
- Hydro
- Wind
- Tidal
- Geothermal
- Biomass
6
Q
Definition of:
Solar energy
A
Energy taken from the light of the sun and transformed into electrical energy
7
Q
Definition of:
Hydro energy
A
Energy produced by water turning a turbine to produce
