1. Non-Renewable Energy Resources
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3. Define Non-Renewable and Renewable Energy Resources
Non-renewable energy resources
Resources that will eventually run out (eg coal, oil, gas)
Renewable energy resources
Resources that will not run out (eg wind, hydroelectric)

4. Fossil Fuels Coal, oil and gas are fossil fuels They are non renewable
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Coal, oil and gas are fossil fuels
They are non renewable
They release carbon dioxide (and other pollutants) when burned
Fossil fuel power stations generate a high power output
Large amounts of fuel needed

5. Nuclear power
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Splitting a nucleus of Uranium releases large amounts of energy
No waste gases
Large power output, only small amounts of fuel needed
Radioactive waste produced
Power stations are expensive to build and decommission

6. Exam Question
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of building a new gas-fired power station
Advantages
Large power output
Technology already exists
Efficiency
Disadvantages
Non-renewable
Atmospheric pollution (leading to global warming and acid rain)

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