Question

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of using coal for energy. Name at least

TWO alternative sources of energy

Answer 1

Advantages:

• coal is an easily available resources; therefore is cheaper.
• coal can be converted into different forms of fuel

disadvantages:

• CO2 emissions / pollution
• can create radiation
• non renewable resources

alternatively power sources:

• wind
• solar
• hydroelectric energy
• nuclear power
• biofuels