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Frage | Antworten |
List the non-renewable energy sources | Fossil Fuels - coal, oil and natural gas. Nuclear - uranium, plutonium |
Major problems with using nuclear fuel to generate electricity | Nuclear waste is expensive and dangerous to dispose of. A nuclear power plant has long set up/decommissioning time + costs |
Explain what is meant by biofuels. | Biological material that can be burnt to release energy. |
What is geothermal energy? | Heat energy from inside the earth. |
Describe what is meant by renewable. | The source of energy will never run out. |
Why might people oppose to a wind farm development? | Spoiling the view (visual pollution) Noise pollution Kill/disturb local wildlife. |
Describe the energy transfers that take place in a typical coal power station. | Chemical energy to heat energy to kinetic energy to electrical energy. |
Which type of power station takes the longest to decommission? | Nuclear |
What is the National Grid | The network of cables and pylons that distributes electricity across the country. |
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