Advantages & Disadvantages of Energy Sources

Which of the following are RENEWABLE energy sources?

• Solar

• Hydro (rivers)

• Tidal

• Coal

Which of the following are NON-RENEWABLE energy sources?

• Uranium (nuclear)

• Wind

• Oil/gas

• Fuelwood (forests)

What is an ADVANTAGE to solar energy?

• pollution-free

• expensive to set up

• needs no fuel

• cloudy weather prevents energy generation

What are two ADVANTAGES to generating energy from running water? (e.g. a dam)

• needs no fuel

• is pollution-free

• is expensive to set up

• damages the land when a dam is built

What is a DISADVANTAGE to generating energy from ocean tides?

• is pollution-free

• needs no fuel

• is expensive to set up

• damages eco-systems & animals when dam is built

What is a DISADVANTAGE to generating energy from wind?

• is very loud (noisy)

• is pollution-free

• needs no fuel

• cannot be used on days without wind

What is an ADVANTAGE to generating energy from fuelwood?

• creates air pollution

• recycles tree pieces

• creates warmth

• cannot be used in all homes

What is an ADVANTAGE to generating energy from coal?

• creates air pollution

• warms the earth

• can be near cities

• creates large amounts of electricity

What is a DISADVANTAGE of generating energy from oil or gas (fossil fuels)

• is cleaner than coal

• creates acid rain

• creates air pollution

• creates large amounts of electricity

What is the ADVANTAGE to generating energy from uranium? (nuclear)

• can be near cities

• is expensive to set up

• may damage life if a leak happens

• creates large amounts of electricity