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Energy resources and the generation of electricity
Students should be able to categorize energy resources into renewable and non-renewable types, including fossil fuels, nuclear power, biofuels, geothermal power, hydro-electric power, tidal power, wave power, solar power, and wind power. They should explain how each energy resource is utilized for electricity generation and discuss the environmental, economic, and social pros and cons associated with each resource.
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CambridgeIGCSEEnvironmental ManagementEnergy and the environment
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- Students should be able to categorize energy resources into renewable and non-renewable types, including fossil fuels, nuclear power, biofuels, geothermal power, hydro-electric power, tidal power, wave power, solar power, and wind power. They should explain how each energy resource is utilized for electricity generation and discuss the environmental, economic, and social pros and cons associated with each resource.
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