Energy Resources (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards
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Two types of non-renewable energy sources
Two types of non-renewable energy sources
Fossil fuels and nuclear fuel
Seven renewable energy sources
Seven renewable energy sources
Biofuel, wind, hydro, geothermal, tidal, solar, water waves
Definition of renewable energy
Definition of renewable energy
Energy from sources that can be naturally replenished
Reliability issue with renewable energy
Reliability issue with renewable energy
Less consistent than non-renewable sources
Key advantage of non-renewable fuels
Key advantage of non-renewable fuels
High energy output per kilogram of fuel
Main limitation of non-renewable energy
Main limitation of non-renewable energy
Finite and will eventually be exhausted
Solar power limitation
Solar power limitation
Ineffective at night or during cloudy weather
Wind power dependency
Wind power dependency
Dependent on wind availability
Three main energy uses
Three main energy uses
Transport, electricity generation, heating
Fossil fuel extraction impact
Fossil fuel extraction impact
Destroys landscapes
Fossil fuel use emissions
Fossil fuel use emissions
Release harmful emissions
Solar and wind energy emissions
Solar and wind energy emissions
No emissions - directly create electricity
Why were fossil fuels important in Industrial Revolution?
Why were fossil fuels important in Industrial Revolution?
Easy to mine and provided lots of energy
Renewable energy suitability timing
Renewable energy suitability timing
Only recently due to technology development