Comparing Energy Resources (OCR GCSE Physics A (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 & cost of fossil fuels
Availability & cost of fossil fuels
Abundant and relatively cheap
Main environmental issue with fossil fuels
Main environmental issue with fossil fuels
Huge release causes climate change
Are fossil fuels renewable?
Are fossil fuels renewable?
No, non-renewable
Pollutants released by diesel
Pollutants released by diesel
Carbon particles and nitrogen oxides
Coal pollutant causing acid rain
Coal pollutant causing acid rain
Sulfur dioxide ()
Elements used in nuclear power
Elements used in nuclear power
Uranium and plutonium
Does nuclear power emit once running?
Does nuclear power emit once running?
No
Reliability of nuclear power
Reliability of nuclear power
Extremely reliable
Cost & time for nuclear decommissioning
Cost & time for nuclear decommissioning
Time-consuming and expensive
How long must nuclear waste be stored?
How long must nuclear waste be stored?
Thousands of years
Is nuclear power renewable?
Is nuclear power renewable?
No, non-renewable