Energy Resources Flashcards

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Name the main energy resources available for use on Earth.

Fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas), nuclear fuel, bio-fuel, wind, hydro-electricity, geothermal, the tides, the Sun and water waves.

What is a renewable energy resource?

One that is being (or can be) replenished as it is used.

Which energy resources are non-renewable?

Fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) and nuclear fuel.

Name the three fossil fuels.

Coal, oil and gas.

What are the three main uses of energy resources named in the specification?

Transport, electricity generation and heating.

True or false? Nuclear fuel is a renewable energy resource because it does not release carbon dioxide.

False. Nuclear fuel (uranium) is non-renewable — it is not replenished as it is used; low carbon emissions do not make a resource renewable.