Non-renewable energy

• What are the non-renewable energy sources?

  1. Coal
  2. Oil
  3. Gas
  4. Nuclear
• What non-renewable energy resource(s) release CO2 (greenhouse effect)

  1. Coal
  2. Oil
  3. Gas
• What is a problem that Nuclear Waste can cause if not dealt with? State one disadvantage of burying nuclear waste.

  The nuclear waste could leak (Environmental Impact)
• Give two reasons to support building more nuclear power stations than other types in the future

  1. They don't produce any polluting gasses
  2. They don't contribute towards the greenhouse effect

  
• Explain why burning bio-fuels (eg. straw and wood chip) is more environmentally friendly than burning fossil fuels

  1. They are carbon neutral
  2. The carbon dioxide they took in whilst alive is released when they're burnt
• Which fossil fuel will have the least impact on global warming

  Gas releases the least amount of carbon dioxide
• Which fossil fuel will cause the least acid rain (not including Nuclear)

  Gas releases the least amount of sulphur dioxide
• Which type of energy source generates the most electricity for the UK?

  Gas generates the most energy for the UK
• Explain why the total commissioning and decommissioning cost for a nuclear power station is so high?

  • It produces radioactive waste
  • Can be dangerous to living organisms
• Give 2 reasons why a power company would prefer to build a gas power station rather than a hydroelectric power station?

  1. Greater power output
  2. The generating cost is cheaper