Energy Resources

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  • Created on: 23-03-19 14:07
Advantage of fossil fuels
They meet on-demand supply
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Disadvantage of fossil fuels
They contribute to global warming
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Advantage of solar power
It is renewable
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Disadvantage of solar power
It only works when it is sunny
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Advantage of hydro-electric
It does not produce carbon dioxide
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Disadvantage of hydro-electric
It only works when reservoir has water in it
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Advantage of tidal power
They are easy to install
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Disadvantage of tidal power
They don't always match daily consumptions patterns of electricity
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Advantage of geothermal energy
They are reliable and consistent
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Disadvantage of geothermal energy
Accidental release of CO2 and hydrogen sulphide are stored in Earths ground water
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Advantage of wind power
They are renewable
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Disadvantage of wind power
They are unreliable
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Advantage of nuclear energy
No greenhouse gases are produced
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Disadvantage of nuclear energy
Radioactive waste is produced and has to be stored safely
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Advantage of biofuels
They are carbon-neutral
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Disadvantage of biofuels
Can be expensive
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Type of biofuels
Biodiesel, bioethanol & biogas
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They contribute to global warming

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Advantage of solar power

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Disadvantage of solar power

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Advantage of hydro-electric

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