National & Global Energy Resources (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Two main categories of energy resources
Two main categories of energy resources
Renewable and non-renewable
Examples of non-renewable energy sources
Examples of non-renewable energy sources
Fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas) and nuclear fuel
Seven renewable energy sources
Seven renewable energy sources
Biofuel, wind, hydro-electricity, geothermal, tidal, solar, water waves
Definition of renewable energy
Definition of renewable energy
Energy from sources that can be naturally replenished
Key feature of renewable energy availability
Key feature of renewable energy availability
Sustainable but less consistent
Key feature of non-renewable energy output
Key feature of non-renewable energy output
High energy output per kg of fuel
Long-term availability of non-renewable sources
Long-term availability of non-renewable sources
Finite and will eventually be exhausted
When solar power is ineffective
When solar power is ineffective
At night or during cloudy weather
Three main uses of energy
Three main uses of energy
Transport, electricity generation, and heating
Environmental impact of extracting fossil fuels
Environmental impact of extracting fossil fuels
Destroying landscapes
Visual concern with wind turbines
Visual concern with wind turbines
Can be considered an eyesore
Environmental impact of using fossil fuels
Environmental impact of using fossil fuels
Release harmful emissions
Emissions from solar and wind energy use
Emissions from solar and wind energy use
No emissions
Why fossil fuels were key in Industrial Revolution
Why fossil fuels were key in Industrial Revolution
Easy to mine and provided lots of energy