Energy Resources Overview
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What are the main energy resources available for use on Earth?

  • Fossil fuels (correct)
  • Solar (correct)
  • Nuclear (correct)
  • Hydroelectric (correct)
  • All of the above (correct)

Which of the following are fossil fuels?

  • Coal (correct)
  • Oil (correct)
  • Natural gas (correct)
  • All of the above (correct)

A renewable energy resource is one that will not run out.

True (A)

What are the environmental impacts of burning coal for energy?

<p>CO2 emissions (A), Climate change (B), Acid rain (C), All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the environmental impacts of nuclear fission as an energy source?

<p>Leftover radioactive waste (A), Nuclear weapons proliferation (B), Thermal pollution (C), All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>Extreme weather events (A), Raised sea levels (B), Melting glaciers (C), All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some advantages of fossil fuels as an energy resource?

<p>All of the above (D), Reliable (A), Cheap (B), Abundant (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A reliable energy source is one which can produce energy all the time.

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What are some disadvantages of fossil fuels?

<p>Carbon dioxide emissions (A), Sulphur dioxide emissions (B), Air pollution (C), All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some advantages of nuclear fuel?

<p>No carbon dioxide produced (A), Reliable (B), High energy density (C), All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are renewable energy resources?

<p>Biofuel (A), Wind (B), Hydroelectricity (C), Geothermal (D), Tidal (E), Wave (F), Solar (G), All of the above (H)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some advantages of biofuels?

<p>Carbon neutral (A), Reliable (B), Renewable (C), All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some advantages of wind power?

<p>No carbon dioxide produced (A), Renewable (B), Clean energy source (C), All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some advantages of hydroelectricity?

<p>No carbon dioxide produced (A), Renewable (B), Reliable (C), All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some advantages of geothermal energy?

<p>Environmentally friendly (A), Reliable (B), Renewable (C), All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some advantages of tidal energy?

<p>No carbon dioxide produced (A), Renewable (B), Predictable (C), All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What are the main energy resources available for use on Earth?

Fossil fuels, solar, nuclear, hydroelectric

What are the fossil fuels?

Coal, oil, natural gas

What is a renewable energy resource?

One that will not run out

What are the environmental impacts of burning coal for energy?

CO2 emissions, climate change, acid rain

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What are the environmental impacts of nuclear fission as an energy source?

Leftover radioactive waste

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What is the greenhouse effect?

Absorption of infrared waves, which raises the temperature of the atmosphere

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Describe some of the consequences of climate change.

Extreme weather events, raised sea levels

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What are some advantages of fossil fuels as an energy resource?

reliable, cheap

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What is a reliable energy source?

one which can produce energy all the time.

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What are some disadvantages of fossil fuels?

carbon dioxide (greenhouse gas) produced leading to global warming. Can produce sulphur dioxide causing acid rain.

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What are some advantages of nuclear fuel?

No carbon dioxide produced, reliable.

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What are some disadvantages of nuclear fuel?

nuclear waste remains radioactive for thousands of years. Expensive to build and decommission

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List 4 renewable energy resources.

Any 4 from: biofuel, wind, hydroelectricity, geothermal, tidal, wave, solar.

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What are some advantages of biofuels?

carbon neutral, reliable

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What are some disadvantages of biofuels?

production of fuel can damage ecosystems and reduce variety of crops grown

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What are some advantages of wind power?

No carbon dioxide produced

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What are some disadvantages of wind power?

unreliable, expensive to construct

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What are some advantages of hydroelectricity?

No carbon dioxide produced

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What are some disadvantages of hydroelectricity?

blocks rivers preventing fish migration, unreliable (may not produce electricity during droughts)

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What are some advantages of geothermal energy?

doesn't damage ecosystems, reliable.

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What are some disadvantages of geothermal energy?

fluids drawn from ground may contain greenhouse gases such as CO2 and methane. These contribute to global warming

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What are some advantages of tidal energy?

No carbon dioxide produced.

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What are some disadvantages of tidal energy?

unreliable - tides vary, may damage tidal ecosystem

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What are the advantages of wave power?

Can be used in areas with low wind speeds, efficient

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What are the disadvantages of wave power?

Can damage marine ecosystems, expensive to install

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What are the advantages of solar power?

Can be used in areas with low wind speeds, efficient

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What are the disadvantages of solar power?

Can be used in areas with low wind speeds, efficient

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What are the advantages of hydrogen power?

Does not produce emissions, low running cost

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What are the disadvantages of hydrogen power?

Expensive to produce, infrastructure is not well developed

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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.

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