Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management practice
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Energy resources and the generation of electricity
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Which of the following is a non-renewable energy resource?.
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List of energy resources: coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear power, biofuels, geothermal power, hydro-electric power, tidal power, wave power, solar power, wind power.
| Energy Resource | Type | Electricity Generation Method |
|---|---|---|
| Coal | Non-renewable | Burned to produce steam that drives turbines |
| Oil | Non-renewable | Burned to produce steam that drives turbines |
| Natural Gas | Non-renewable | Burned to produce steam or used in gas turbines |
| Nuclear Power | Non-renewable | Nuclear reactions produce heat to create steam |
| Biofuels | Renewable | Burned to produce steam |
| Geothermal Power | Renewable | Heat from Earth produces steam |
| Hydro-electric Power | Renewable | Flowing water turns turbines |
| Tidal Power | Renewable | Tidal movements turn turbines |
| Wave Power | Renewable | Wave motion turns turbines |
| Solar Power | Renewable | Photovoltaic cells convert sunlight |
| Wind Power | Renewable | Wind turns turbine blades |
Identify Identify two renewable energy resources from the list.
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Explain Explain how coal is used to generate electricity.
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