what are the main locational factors and required conditions for fossil fuels?
can only be extracted where economically exploitable deposits exist . power stations require acces to , fuel supplies, condenser cooling water and suitable construction sites
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" " for nuclear power?
High energy density fuel is easily transported, power stations require access to : condenser cooling water and suitable construction
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" " for wind power?
areas storng reliable wind: shallow seas, open plains, upland areas. Areas with low land-use, not in areas of high ecological sensitivity, not close to urban areas, not areas of high scenic importance
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" " for wave power?
Coastal areas with: strong, reliable winds over water, reliable prevailing wind direction, long fetch long stretch of water over which wind blows
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" " for hydro-electric power(HEP)?
areas: high, reliable rainfall , site for small dam with a large reservoir basin, large catchment impermeable bedrock, stable geolodgy
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" " for nuclear power?
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High energy density fuel is easily transported, power stations require access to : condenser cooling water and suitable construction
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