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Energy Test

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Disadvantages of wind energy
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Wind energy in Ireland
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Hydro electric power
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Hydroelectric power in Ireland
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Advantages of wind energy
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Wind energy
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Consequences of energy production
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Non renewable energy
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Creation of electricity by using the force of falling water. A dam is built to trap water, when it is opened, water gushes through. This spins a turbine that generates electricity.
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Wind is unreliable. Expensive to build. Noise and visual pollution. Hazardous to local wildlife Can lead to mass movement near bogs.
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Comes from sources that will eventually run out. E.g oil, coal and gas
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Strong winds come from the Atlantic Ocean, so Ireland has many wind farms. Irelands largest wind farm is located in Galway wind park, which has 58 turbines.
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Clean energy source, Reduces our need to import energy. Creates employment,
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First and largest HEP station was built in Ardnacrushabin Co, Clare in 1927.
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Burning fossil fuels leads to: Global warming Acid rain Smog
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Force of wind to turn turbines and create electricity.
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Energy created using heat from the earths crust. Water is pumped into the earths crust and heated by rocks.
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Reservoirs mean loss of farmland. Families may have to relocate. Dams stop fish swimming upstream, which reduces fish stock.
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Comes from sources that will never run out. E.g wind, solar and water
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Comes from organic material. Used to produce biofuels, which is used in machinery.
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Cheap, clean and renewable. Water in dams can be a water supply for local areas. Dams can prevent flooding. Reservoir can be a leisure facility.
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Created using heat and light from the sun. Solar cells on dollar panels capture the heat and light and convert it into electricity.

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