The table shows six energy resources that are used on Earth.
| Energy resource | Renewable or non-renewable? |
|---|---|
| Coal | |
| Wind | |
| Nuclear fuel | |
| Geothermal | |
| Oil | |
| The tides |
Complete the table by writing renewable or non-renewable next to each energy resource.
State what is meant by a renewable energy resource.
Name the energy resource in the table that is used to fuel most cars and lorries in the UK.
In Iceland, hot water from underground rocks is pumped into buildings. This geothermal energy resource supplies heating to about 9 out of every 10 homes in the country.
Other than generating electricity, give two uses of energy resources.
Explain why geothermal energy is a more reliable energy resource than wind.
Suggest one reason why geothermal energy is not used to heat most homes in the UK.
The table shows the electricity generated in the UK from four energy resources in 2012 and in 2020.
| Energy resource | Electricity generated in 2012 in TWh | Electricity generated in 2020 in TWh |
|---|---|---|
| Coal | 143 | 6 |
| Gas | 100 | 110 |
| Nuclear | 70 | 50 |
| Wind | 20 | 75 |
Which energy resource in the table showed the largest decrease in the electricity generated between 2012 and 2020?
Calculate the percentage increase in the electricity generated using wind from 2012 to 2020.
Percentage increase = .............................. %
Suggest one reason for the change in the amount of electricity generated using coal between 2012 and 2020.
