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- 2. Energy sources Renewable andnon-renewable energy sources used to produce electricity (2005) coal natural gas oil 8.9 % 19.9 % 28.2 % 16.6 % 26.2 % uranium Renewable energy sources 49.1 % 45.2 % 4 % hydroelectric energy eolic energy biomass energy 1% solar energy
- 3. Uses: electricity, fuel, heat chemicals, plastics,etc. crude oil Oil refining process transport pipeline extraction A naturally ocurring thick, flammable liquid. Remains of plants and animals
- 4. Coal Open pit mines Undergroundmines Uses: electricity, heat, steel An organic sedimentary rock formed from plant material. Anthracite coal produces the most heat.
- 5. gas pipeline Natural gas transport liquification extraction Uses: electricity,heat, fuel Regasification facility A gaseous fossil fuel, consisting mainly of methane. It is found in oil felds, natural gas fields and coal beds.
- 6. Uranium cooling tower transformer generator condenser steam generator reactorcore (uranium fuel) control rods turbine A natural occurring element found in rock, soil and water.
- 7. Uses: heat, electricity and gases,such as ethanol Biomass energy This is energy obtained when organic matter is burned. Energy crops Organic waste Plant materials
- 8. Hydroelectric energy transformer generator Hydroelectric powerstation lock gate turbine This is energy produced by the movement of water. maximum kinetic energy minimum potential energy Uses: heat, electricity minimum kinetic energy maximum potential energy
- 9. Solar energy Lighthouse This isenergy derived from sunlight. HomesPhotovoltaic solar power facility Uses: heat, electricity hot water out cold water in Solar water heater
- 10. Eolic energy blades tower anemometer and windvane shaft generator Wind turbine This is kinetic energy produced by the wind. Wind farm Uses: heat, electricity
- 11. Geothermal energy volcanic areas hotsprings and geysers Uses: heating systems This is energy generated by the heat from within the Earth.
- 12. Tidal energy This isenergy generated from ocean movement, mainly from tides. SEE ANIMATION High tide Low tide Energy is generated by the difference in height between high and low tide.
- 13. turbine generator low tideLock gate opens. Waterflows out of the reservoir. Lock gate closes. The reservoir is full of water.Water flows into the reservoir. Lock gate opens. Tidal energy This is energy generated from ocean movement, mainly from tides. TIDAL POWER STATION High tide Low tide Energy is generated by the difference in height between high and low tide. high tide