Energy sources

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  • Created on: 13-12-12 15:06
Formed underground from decaying plant and animal matter. Lifespan of over 200 years.
Coal
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A non-renewable fossil fuel that has a very limited lifespan of about 50 years
Oil
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Used for cooking and heating in LICs
Fuel wood
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A renewable energy source widely used in LICs that ferments animal and plant waste
Biofuel
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New Zealand and Iceland produce this renewable energy source.
Geothermal
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The least polluting energy source of the fossil fuels.
Natural gas
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Three gorges Dam is an example of this energy source
Hydroelectric power
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A non-renewable fossil fuel that has a very limited lifespan of about 50 years

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Oil

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Used for cooking and heating in LICs

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A renewable energy source widely used in LICs that ferments animal and plant waste

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Card 5

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New Zealand and Iceland produce this renewable energy source.

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