Energy resources

• What are the three main fossil fuels mentioned?


  Coal, oil, and gas
• What is a disadvantage of fossil fuels?

  They will eventually run out
• What environmental issue can fossil fuels cause?

  Acid rain
• What is a benefit of using fossil fuels?

  They are cheap and reliable
• What does the term "renewable" mean?

  It won't run out
• Is nuclear power renewable or non-renewable?

  Non-renewable
• Name two renewable energy sources.

  Wind and solar
• What is a disadvantage of nuclear power?

  It is not predictable
• What are the pros and cons of wind energy?

  Pros:

  • Wind is free
  • It is renewable
  • It does not emit CO₂

  
  

  Cons:

  • Not enough electricity for a whole city
  • Bad for the environment
  • Weather dependent
• What is peak load in electricity demand management?

  Increase in demand for electricity
• What is the start-up time in electricity generation?

  Time it takes to adjust electricity generation
• What are the estimated costs of generating electricity based on?

  Different energy sources
• What are the categories of energy sources mentioned?

  Non-renewable:

  • Fossil Fuels
  • Nuclear Power

  
  

  Renewable:

  • Solar
  • Wind
  • Hydroelectric
  • Geothermal
  • Biofuels
  • Tidal