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Energy 2 page 40

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Energy resource An item that has the potential to produce the electricity
Renewable A resource that is being replenished as it is used
Non-renewable a resource that is not being replenished at the same rate as it is used
finite a limited amount
fuel a store of chemical energy
fossil fuel a fuel that has been made from fossilised remains (coal, gas, oil)
decommission closing down a nuclear power station safely
social issues issues that are to do with a person or society e.g. jobs or health care
ethical issues issues that are considered to be right or wrong by an organisation or individuals
environmental issues issues that are related to the environment and protection of it
advantage of coal and oil reliable resources
disadvantages of coal and oil and gas releases carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide when burnt which contributes to global warming. Sulphur dioxide increases acid rain.
advantages of gas reliable and quick start up time
Advantage of nuclear energy reliable, large amounts of energy released for a small amount of fuel
disadvantage of nuclear energy produced nuclear waste and expensive to decommission
Advantage of biomass can be easily replaced and growing plants absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
disadvantage of biomass releases carbon dioxide when burnt
Advantage of wind turbines do not emit carbon dioxide
Disadvantage of wind turbines unreliable / noise and visual pollution
Advantage of solar panels do no emit carbon dioxide / no fuel cost
Disadvantage of solar panels Only produce electricity during the day
Advantage of geothermal does not release carbon dioxide
Disadvantage of geothermal Can only be used in certain locations
Examples of factors that increase energy demands growing populations / increased manufacturing / increased demand for air con and heat pumps / electric powered transport
Examples of factors to reduce energy demands use of more energy efficient devices (LED lights) / insulation / reducing use of cars
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