What is renewable energy?

In 2014 ​ (a)   of all electricity in the UK was generated from ​ (b)   sources.

What are the four principal renewable sources of energy?

​ (a)   is energy from the break down or burning of biological matter

North sea oil and gas reserves are being swiftly used up and production has been declining since 2000.

The question relates to the UK's move away from coal,

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In the UK the use of ​ (a)   gas from underground is being considered as a way of adding to resources of energy.

Shale gas is extracted by a process called........

The extraction of fossil fuels and the production of energy can cause two major issues

Extracting fossil fuels can be ​ (a)   and the cost of extraction increases as ​ (b)   are used up

North Sea oil is especially expensive to produce

If the price of oil on the world market drops, it may cost more to produce that it can be sold for.

The cost to the consumer of ​ (a)   from nuclear and renewable energy sources is relatively ​ (b)  

It is important for the UK to find alternative energy sources and money is needed for ​ (a)   and initial ​ (b)  

The new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point is going to cost around .............

Domestic sources currently provide enough energy to meet demand in the UK

To meet present demand the UK has to pay to import energy from other countries.

Match the following

This question relates to environmental issues.

The ​ (a)   power project planned for ​ (b)   in Lancashire may disrupt or damage natural ​ (c)   .

The % of energy supplies used in the UK in 2014

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Nuclear fuels, such as the element uranium, are not considered renewable as they are a finite material mined from the ground and can only be found in certain locations.