P1 - Biofuels and Non-Renewables

What are the advantages of bio-fuels?

Fairly reliable and can be continuously produced and stored for when needed.

What are the disadvantages of bio-fuels?

Cost to refine bio-fuels is high, some worry that growing crops specifically for bio-fuels will mean there isn’t enough space or water for food crops, areas of forest may be cleared to make room, and decay and burning of bio-fuels increases CO2 and methane emissions.

What is the cause of global warming?

Burning coal, oil and gas releases CO2 adding to the greenhouse effect.

What is the impact of global warming?

Loss of habitats and rising sea levels.

What is the cause of acid rain?

Burning coal and oil releases sulfur dioxide.

What is the impact of acid rain?

Harmful to trees, soil and ecosystems.

What are the causes of visual pollution?

Coal mining and power plants.

What are the impacts of visual pollution?

Makes a mess of the landscape.

What are the causes of oil spillages?

Accidents with tankers, pipelines or oil rigs.

What are the impacts of oil spillages?

Affects animals that live in and by the sea.

What are the causes of radiation exposure to humans and animals?

Radioactive nuclear waste is hard to dispose of safely, and nuclear catastrophes can release radiation.

What are the impacts of radiation exposure to humans and animals?

Radiation can be very dangerous to all living things.