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Question | Answer |
Where wood is from? | Obtained from felling trees, burned to generate heat and light. |
Advantages of wood | -Cheap source of energy. -If the trees are replaced, wood burning can be a long-term, sustainable energy source. |
Disadvantages of wood | -When burned it gives off atmospheric pollutants, including greenhouse gases. -If trees are not replanted wood is a non-renewable resource. |
Where solar is from? | Sunlight |
Advantages of solar | Infinite energy supply |
Disadvantages of solar | Manufacture and implementation of solar panels can be costly. |
Where wind is from? | Infinite energy supply. |
Advantages of wind | Infinite energy supply. |
Disadvantages of wind | - Manufacture and implementation of wind farms can be costly. |
where tidal is form? | • - The movement of tides |
Advantages of tidal | Potential to generate a lot of energy. |
Desavantages of tidal | • - Construction of barrage is very costly. |
Where is wave form? | • - The movement of seawater |
Advantages of wave | Ideal for an island country. |
disadvantages of wave | • - Construction can be costly. • - Negative impact on wildlife |
Where is Geothermal form? | • - Using the natural heat of the earth. |
Advantages of geothermal | Infinite energy supply |
disadvantages of geothermal | - Can be expensive to set up and only works in areas of volcanic activity. |
where Hydrological is from? | Energy harnessed from the movement of water through rivers, lakes and dams. |
advantages of Hydrological | Creates water reserves as well as energy supplies. |
disadvantages of Hydrological | -Costly to build. - Can cause the flooding of surrounding communities and landscapes. - Ecological impacts |
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