Every person, animal and device transfers energy. Much of that energy is supplied by electricity, which must be generated from other energy stores. Fossil fuels are non-renewable and will one day run out, so scientists are exploring the potential of renewable sources of energy. Find out about alternative energy sources...
Task 1: Use look, cover, write check and quizlet to learn the answers to the core questions and the keywords for this topic
Task 2c: Make notes that:
Define fossil fuels
Describe how fossil fuels are formed
Give advantages for using fossil fuels
Give disadvantages for using fossil fuels
Task 3c: Make notes that:
Explain how a fossil fueled power station works
Explain how a nuclear power station works
Create a Venn diagram to compare fossil fuelled and nuclear power stations
Give advantages for using nuclear power
Give disadvantages for using nuclear power
Task 4a: Watch the videos
Task 4d: Complete the exam questions and mark your answers
Task 6a: Watch the video
Task 6c: Read through the BBC Bitesize revision for this topic then do the quiz
Task 6d: Make a mind map or single page revision summary of this topic and add it to your revision folder
Complete the quizzes to make sure you understand this unit.
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