a nonliving part of the ecosystem that shapes its environment
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Biotic
a living organism that shapes its environment
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Non-renewable
something that will eventually run out (fossil fuels)
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Renewable
energy that can be naturally replaced and won’t run out
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Wind energy
advantages = cost effective, makes jobs and is a clean fuel source disadvantages = the initial building of the turbines are expensive, threat to wild life and can also make lots of noise
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Hydro-electric power
advantages = fuelled by water meaning it is a clean fuel source, it’s reliable and adjustable disadvantages = impacts wildlife such as fish, higher initial cost and flood risk
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solar power
advantages = its renewable, reduces electricity costs and the maintenance is low cost disadvantages = weather dependent, solar energy storage is expensive and the initial cost is expensive
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Oil reserves
advantages = high density, easily available and constant power resource disadvantages = produces toxic gases, non renewable and oil leaks are possible
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Nuclear Energy - uranium
advantages = low cost, reliable and no carbon emissions. disadvantages = risk of nuclear accidents, non renewable source and radioactive waves
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
a living organism that shapes its environment
Back
Biotic
Card 3
Front
something that will eventually run out (fossil fuels)
Back
Card 4
Front
energy that can be naturally replaced and won’t run out
Back
Card 5
Front
advantages = cost effective, makes jobs and is a clean fuel source disadvantages = the initial building of the turbines are expensive, threat to wild life and can also make lots of noise
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