| Question | Answer |
| 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 |
