1.24 fossil fuels & nuclear energy

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What are fossil fuels?

Non-renewable energy resources formed from the remains of plants and animals over millions of years.

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Name three fossil fuels

Coal, oil and natural gas.

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What is nuclear energy produced by?

Nuclear fission of uranium or plutonium nuclei.

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What is an advantage of fossil fuels?

They produce large amounts of energy reliably.

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What is a disadvantage of fossil fuels?

They produce carbon dioxide which contributes to climate change.

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What is an advantage of nuclear energy?

It produces large amounts of energy without releasing carbon dioxide.

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What is a disadvantage of nuclear energy?

It produces radioactive waste that is difficult to dispose of safely.