Energy sources and power stations

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  • Created by: Joseph15
  • Created on: 19-11-15 14:47
Names 3 renewable energy resources
Wind, Waves, Tides, Hydroelectric, Solar, Geothermal, Food, Biofuels
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Why are they renewable energy sources?
This is because they will never run out.
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What does the steam do in a power station?
The steam turns the turbine, which sends kinetic energy to the generator.
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What transformer is used to change the power between the generator and the national grid?
The transformer is a step-up transformer.
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How much carbon do nuclear power stations release?
They release no carbon.
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Card 2

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Why are they renewable energy sources?

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This is because they will never run out.

Card 3

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What does the steam do in a power station?

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Card 4

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What transformer is used to change the power between the generator and the national grid?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

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How much carbon do nuclear power stations release?

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