Comparing Energy Resources (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Three main uses of energy
Three main uses of energy
Transport, generating electricity, heating
Three types of fossil fuels
Three types of fossil fuels
Coal, oil, natural gas
Reliability of fossil fuels
Reliability of fossil fuels
Always provide energy when needed
Why are fossil fuels useful in aeroplanes?
Why are fossil fuels useful in aeroplanes?
High energy release
Availability of fossil fuels
Availability of fossil fuels
Abundant and relatively cheap
Main gas from burning fossil fuels
Main gas from burning fossil fuels
Carbon dioxide ()
Are fossil fuels renewable?
Are fossil fuels renewable?
No, non-renewable
Pollutants from diesel
Pollutants from diesel
Carbon particles and nitrogen oxides
Coal pollutant causing acid rain
Coal pollutant causing acid rain
Sulphur dioxide
Elements used in nuclear power
Elements used in nuclear power
Uranium and plutonium
from nuclear power when running
from nuclear power when running
None
Nuclear waste storage time required
Nuclear waste storage time required
Thousands of years
Nuclear decommissioning characteristics
Nuclear decommissioning characteristics
Time-consuming and expensive