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Energy - Coggle Diagram
Energy
Topic 55
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Renewable energy
energy obtained from natural resources (wind,sun,waves)→does not run out
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20th→fuel, oil (transport&industry)
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Topic 56
Nuclear Power
thermal power→energy generated by heating water to make steam which then turn turbines to create electricity
benefits
- stations are clear&almost safe
- stations can provide all of a country's energy needs
- building station→provides 1200 construction jobs for locals
- operating station→ jobs for 500 staff for 35 years
- stations built in remote areas→reduce dangers to health
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disadvantages
- uranium would have to be imported
- disposal of nuclear waste→health hazard
- stations can never be completely ruled out
- radioactive gases+waste can pollute for years
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