Difference between revisions of "Energy Resource"
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| + | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | An '''energy resource''' is a part of the environment that has a [[Energy Store|store of energy]] which can be used by [[human]]s. | ||
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| + | ===About Energy Resources=== | ||
| + | : '''Energy Resources''' are used to [[heat]] homes and to generate [[electricity]]. | ||
| + | : '''Energy resources''' are split into two groups; [[Renewable Energy Resource|Renewable]] and [[Non-renewable Energy Resource|Non-renewable]]. | ||
| + | [[Non-renewable Energy Resource]] | ||
| + | *[[Coal#Power|Coal]] | ||
| + | *[[Crude Oil#Power|Crude Oil]] | ||
| + | *[[Natural Gas#Power|Natural Gas]] | ||
| + | *[[Nuclear Fuel#Power|Nuclear Fuel]] | ||
| + | [[Renewable Energy Resource]] | ||
| + | *[[Biofuel#Power|Biofuel]] | ||
| + | *[[Geothermal#Power|Geothermal]] | ||
| + | *[[Hydroelectric#Power|Hydroelectric]] | ||
| + | *[[Solar#Power|Solar]] | ||
| + | *[[Tidal#Power|Tidal]] | ||
| + | *[[Wave Power#Power|Wave]] | ||
| + | *[[Wind Power#Power|Wind]] | ||
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| + | ===Trends in the use of Energy Resources=== | ||
| + | ====Daily Trends in Energy Use==== | ||
| + | : The amount of [[electricity]] used and how it is generated changes over time. | ||
| + | : To meet the changing demand for [[electricity]] companies must be able to increase or decrease the amount of [[energy]] needed quickly. | ||
| + | The following '''energy resources''' can be increased or decreased quickly to meet the demands: | ||
| + | *[[Natural Gas]] - The amount burned can be changed at a moments notice. | ||
| + | *[[Nuclear Fuel]] - The rate of [[Nuclear Reaction|reaction]] can be changed quickly. | ||
| + | *[[Hydroelectric]] - The amount of [[water]] allowed through the dam can be varied quickly. | ||
| + | *[[Tidal]] - The amount of [[water]] allowed through the barrage can be varied quickly. | ||
Revision as of 22:26, 2 February 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
An energy resource is a part of the environment that has a store of energy which can be used by humans.
About Energy Resources
- Energy Resources are used for heating and lighting our homes as well as provide energy for transport and industry to build products.
- Energy resources are split into two groups; Renewable and Non-renewable.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
An energy resource is a part of the environment that has a store of energy which can be used by humans.
About Energy Resources
- Energy Resources are used to heat homes and to generate electricity.
- Energy resources are split into two groups; Renewable and Non-renewable.
Trends in the use of Energy Resources
Daily Trends in Energy Use
- The amount of electricity used and how it is generated changes over time.
- To meet the changing demand for electricity companies must be able to increase or decrease the amount of energy needed quickly.
The following energy resources can be increased or decreased quickly to meet the demands:
- Natural Gas - The amount burned can be changed at a moments notice.
- Nuclear Fuel - The rate of reaction can be changed quickly.
- Hydroelectric - The amount of water allowed through the dam can be varied quickly.
- Tidal - The amount of water allowed through the barrage can be varied quickly.