Energy Resources Flashcards

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Name the non-renewable energy resources.

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

Name five renewable energy resources.

Wind, hydro-electricity, the tides, the Sun (solar) and bio-fuel.

What is a renewable energy resource?

One that is replenished as it is used, so it will not run out.

True or false? Bio-fuel is a non-renewable energy resource.

False. Bio-fuel is renewable — the crops or animal waste it comes from can be replaced.

Give one advantage of fossil fuels compared with renewable resources.

They are reliable — they can supply large amounts of energy on demand, unlike wind or solar which depend on the weather.

Describe the trend in the use of energy resources for electricity in recent decades.

Use of renewables is increasing and use of non-renewables is decreasing, because fossil fuels will run out and release carbon dioxide.