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Chapter 6
Natural Energy Resources
Question | Answer |
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what are Energy Resources | Energy resources are resources that can produce heat, make electricity or move objects |
what is a non renewable energy source | can be used only once and will run out eventually; also called finite energy |
what are examples of non renewable energy sources | Oil Peat Gas Coal |
what are oil,peat, coal, and gas also known as | Fossil Fuels |
what is a renewable energy source | can be used repeatedly and will not run out |
what are examples of renewable energy resources | Solar power (Sun) Wind Energy Tidal energy (Waves) Geothermal energy (heat energy generated and stored in the earth) Biomass energy (Burning waste wood or vegetable products) Hydroelectric power (Water) |
whats the problem with non-renewable energy | Increased Consumption (demand at an all time high) Finite Supply (will run out) Carbon Imbalance (rise in CO2 levels) |
what is the Impact of non-renewable energy sources | Rising Temperature Air Pollution Environmental Disasters (e.g. destruction of natural habitats) |
whats the solution to non-renewable energy | Renewable sources such as Solar energy, wind farms or tidal energy which are efficient (tidal), produce zero greenhouse gases (wind) and can generate income (solar) |
what are the benefits of implementing renewable energy | Improves health reduce costs for energy provides a sustainable form of energy production |
what does exploitation mean | to make use of and benefit from a resource |