Physics P1.4

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Why are natural sources of energy known as 'renewable energy'?
Natural sources can never be used up.
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What does a wind turbine consist of?
An electricity generator at the top of a narrow tower.
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Where does geothermal energy come from?
Energy released by radioactive substances.
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What does 1) Carbon dioxide and 2) Sulphur dioxide cause?
1. Global warming 2. Acid rain
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About how long could it take to use up the Earth's oil and natural gas reserves?
50 years
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Give 2 disadvantages of nuclear power...
1. It uses fuel rods (contain radioactive waves) 2. could release radioactive material over a wide area.
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What is the national grid?
It's a network of cables that distributes electricity to our homes.
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Which 3 types of power stations are used to meet base-load demand?
Nuclear, Coal- and Oil- fired power stations.
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What does a wind turbine consist of?

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Where does geothermal energy come from?

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What does 1) Carbon dioxide and 2) Sulphur dioxide cause?

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About how long could it take to use up the Earth's oil and natural gas reserves?

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