Energy resources
Core Distinguish between renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy Describe how electricity or other useful forms of energy may be obtained from: chemical energy stored in fuel water, including the energy stored in waves, in tides, and in water behind hydroelectric dams geothermal resources nuclear fission heat and light from the Sun (solar cells and panels) Give advantages and disadvantages of each method in terms of cost, reliability, scale and environmental impact Show a qualitative understanding of efficiency
Supplement Show an understanding that energy is released by nuclear fusion in the Sun Recall and use the equation: efficiency = useful energy output/energy input × 100%
Resources Use p90-93 to make a table of 9 resources Include a column each for A brief description of the resource Is it from the sun? cost, reliability, scale (how much energy can it produce), and environmental impact
Thermal power stations Read p 86&7 Flow diagram Answer questions on p 87
Environment and Renewables Read and take notes on p88&9 Answer queastions on p 89
Resources recap Answer questions on p91
Fusion Read p262&3 Answer questions on p263
More practice? P94&95 Questions 8,9,10,11