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What are the main energy resources available for use on Earth?
What are the main energy resources available for use on Earth?
Which of the following are fossil fuels?
Which of the following are fossil fuels?
A renewable energy resource is one that will not run out.
A renewable energy resource is one that will not run out.
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What are the environmental impacts of burning coal for energy?
What are the environmental impacts of burning coal for energy?
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What are the environmental impacts of nuclear fission as an energy source?
What are the environmental impacts of nuclear fission as an energy source?
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The greenhouse effect is the absorption of infrared waves, which raises the temperature of the atmosphere.
The greenhouse effect is the absorption of infrared waves, which raises the temperature of the atmosphere.
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Which of the following are consequences of climate change?
Which of the following are consequences of climate change?
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What are some advantages of fossil fuels as an energy resource?
What are some advantages of fossil fuels as an energy resource?
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A reliable energy source is one which can produce energy all the time.
A reliable energy source is one which can produce energy all the time.
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What are some disadvantages of fossil fuels?
What are some disadvantages of fossil fuels?
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What are some advantages of nuclear fuel?
What are some advantages of nuclear fuel?
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Which of the following are renewable energy resources?
Which of the following are renewable energy resources?
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What are some advantages of biofuels?
What are some advantages of biofuels?
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What are some advantages of wind power?
What are some advantages of wind power?
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What are some advantages of hydroelectricity?
What are some advantages of hydroelectricity?
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What are some advantages of geothermal energy?
What are some advantages of geothermal energy?
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What are some advantages of tidal energy?
What are some advantages of tidal energy?
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Study Notes
Energy Resources Summary
- Main Energy Resources: Fossil fuels, solar, nuclear, hydroelectric
- Fossil Fuels: Coal, oil, natural gas
- Renewable Energy: Resources that will not run out
- Coal Burning Impacts: CO2 emissions, climate change, acid rain
- Nuclear Fission Impacts: Radioactive waste
- Greenhouse Effect: Absorption of infrared waves, increasing atmospheric temperature
- Climate Change Consequences: Extreme weather, rising sea levels
- Fossil Fuel Advantages: Reliable, cheap
- Reliable Energy Source: Produces energy consistently
- Fossil Fuel Disadvantages: CO2 production (global warming), SO2 production (acid rain).
- Nuclear Fuel Advantages: No CO2, reliable
- Nuclear Fuel Disadvantages: Radioactive waste, expensive to build/decommission
- Renewable Energy Examples: Biofuel, wind, hydroelectricity, geothermal, tidal, wave, solar (any 4)
- Biofuel Advantages: Carbon neutral, reliable
- Biofuel Disadvantages: Ecosystem damage, reduced crop variety
- Wind Power Advantages: No CO2
- Wind Power Disadvantages: Unreliable, expensive
- Hydroelectric Advantages: No CO2
- Hydroelectric Disadvantages: River blockage (fish migration), unreliable (droughts)
- Geothermal Advantages: No ecosystem damage, reliable
- Geothermal Disadvantages: Ground fluids may contain greenhouse gases (CO2, methane)
- Tidal Energy Advantages: No CO2
- Tidal Energy Disadvantages: Unreliable (varying tides), ecosystem damage
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This quiz covers various energy resources, including fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewables. It delves into the advantages and disadvantages of each energy type, their environmental impacts, and contributions to climate change. Test your knowledge on the main energy sources and their effects on our planet.
