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1
Q

Give an example of Renewable Energy

A

Wind Power

Solar Power

2
Q

So what are non-renewable resources?

A

Oil
Gas
Coal
Nuclear

3
Q

What are the positives of Solar Energy?

A

Does not produce CO2
No fuel costs
Quick to install

4
Q

What are the negatives of Solar Power?

A

Not always available

Expensive

5
Q

What are the positives of Hydroelectricity?

A

Does not produce CO2
No fuel costs
Reliable

6
Q

What are the negatives of using Hydroelectricity?

A

Damage to habitats
Risk of dam breaking
Takes a long time to build

7
Q

What do Solar Energy, Hydroelectricity and Wind Turbines all have in common?

A

They all have the same positives

8
Q

What is ‘Renewable Energy’?

A

Energy from a source that is not depleted when used