National and gobal energy resources physics paper 1 p2
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What is a non-renewable energy source?
An energy resource that will eventually run out - isn’t being replaced as quickly as it is being used.
What is a renewable energy resource?
An energy resource that will not run out - it is being replaced at the same rate it is being used.
What are the main renewable resources on earth?
Solar, tidal, wave, wind, geothermal, biofuel, and hydroelectric.
What are the main non-renewable resources on earth?
Coal, oil, gas, and nuclear.
What are the main disadvantages of using coal as a resource?
Will eventually run out and contributes to global warming.
What are the main disadvantages of using wind turbines?
They aren’t reliable enough, depend on the weather, take up a lot of space, and contribute to noise pollution.
What is coal's main use?
Generating electricity.
What is solar energy mainly used for?
Heating.
What are the main advantages of solar energy?
Can be used in remote places, has no polluting costs, and is very cheap.
What are the main disadvantages of using solar power?
Only available during daylight hours and has high initial setup costs.
What are the main advantages of using coal as an energy resource?
Enough available to meet current demand, reliable, and cheap to use.
What are the main disadvantages of using coal as a resource?
Will eventually run out and contributes to global warming.
What are the main disadvantages of using wind turbines?
They aren’t reliable enough, depend on the weather, take up a lot of space, and contribute to noise pollution.
What is coal's main use?
Generating electricity.
What is solar energy mainly used for?
Heating.
What are the main advantages of solar energy?
Can be used in remote places, has no polluting costs, and is very cheap.
What are the main disadvantages of using solar power?
Only available during daylight hours and has high initial setup costs.
What are the main advantages of using coal as an energy resource?
Enough available to meet current demand, reliable, and cheap to use.