Energy Resources I (Junior Cert Geography): Flashcards

Resources used repeatedly, don't run out (non-finite)

Resources that can't be replaced once used, finite

Clean, no CO₂ emissions, non-finite

Turbines are noisy & visually unappealing

Creates recreational areas e.g. Blue Lagoon Iceland

Disrupts fish migration, floods land behind dams

Requires high ground temps, limits use in some areas

Cheap to produce

Heating homes, industry, making petrol & plastics

Finite, environmental damage from spills, price fluctuates

Finite & emits CO₂

Heating homes, briquettes, power stations