Energy Resources and their Uses

• What are the two types of energy resources mentioned?

  Renewable and non-renewable
• What is the primary use of energy resources?

  To generate electricity
• What are the two major uses of energy resources mentioned?

  Transport and heating
• What will happen to non-renewable energy resources one day?

  They will run out
• What types of non-renewable energy resources are mentioned?

  Fossil fuels and nuclear fuel
• How long have fossil fuels formed?

  Millions of years
• What are the three types of fossil fuels listed?

  Coal, oil, and natural gas
• What is a consequence of burning fossil fuels?

  They damage the environment
• What is a key characteristic of renewable energy resources?

  They will never run out
• What are the renewable energy resources mentioned?

  The sun, wind, water waves, and more
• What is a benefit of renewable energy resources?

  They can be renewed
• What is a drawback of renewable energy resources?

  They depend on the weather
• How do renewable energy resources compare to non-renewable ones?

  Renewables are sustainable, non-renewables are finite
• What is a common use of non-renewable energy resources in transportation?

  Petrol for vehicles
• What is a common use of coal in heating?

  To produce steam
• What are the main differences between renewable and non-renewable energy resources?

  • Renewable: never run out, sustainable
  • Non-renewable: finite, can run out
• What are the environmental impacts of fossil fuels compared to renewable energy?

  • Fossil fuels: damage the environment, contribute to pollution
  • Renewable energy: less harmful, sustainable
• How can energy resources be used for transport?

  • Petrol for vehicles
  • Diesel for trucks
  • Electricity for trains
• How can energy resources be used for heating?

  • Coal for steam production
  • Natural gas for heating homes
  • Oil for heating systems
• What are the challenges associated with renewable energy resources?

  • Dependence on weather conditions
  • Initial setup costs
  • Limited availability in some regions
• What are renewable energy resources primarily used for?

  To generate power and heat
• What type of vehicles primarily use petroleum?

  Most cars and diesel-powered vehicles
• What is coal used for in older steam trains?

  To boil water and produce steam
• Why are heating energy resources needed in homes?

  To provide warmth and comfort
• What is the most widely used fuel for heating homes in the UK?

  Natural gas
• How is natural gas used in heating systems?

  To heat water pumped into radiators
• What is coal commonly burned in?

  Fires in fireplaces
• What are electric heaters sometimes called?

  Storage heaters
• What energy source do electric heaters use?

  Electricity generated from non-renewable sources
• What type of heat pump uses geothermal energy?

  Geothermal heat pump
• How do solar water heaters work?

  By using sunlight to heat water
• What can burning bio-fuel be used for?

  For heating purposes
• What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources?

  Renewable sources can be replenished naturally
• Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

  Bio-fuel
• Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?

  Natural gas
• What is tidal power classified as?

  Renewable energy source
• What is nuclear power classified as?

  Non-renewable energy source
• What is the main characteristic of renewable energy sources?

  They can be replenished naturally
• Why is it important to know the difference between energy sources?

  To make informed energy choices
• What are the main types of renewable energy sources?

  • Solar energy
  • Wind energy
  • Geothermal energy
  • Biomass
  • Hydropower