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Give two advantages and disadvantages of crude oil/petroleum,nuclear energy,coal and wood fuel

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crude disadvantages

Oil is a non-renewable source of energy.

Burning oil produces carbon dioxide gas.

crude advantages

Oil is an Inexpensive Source of Energy Due to Large Reserves and Good Accessibility

Oil is a Fossil Fuel with High Energy Density

wood fuel disadvantages

Air pollution occurs from burning of the energy sources

Use can destroy forests or homes through accidental fires.

wood fuel advantages

It is easily accessible

renewable energy source

coal disadvantages

It is not a renewable resource

Coal emissions are linked to health concerns

coal advantages

Coal energy is inexpensive.

It can be converted into different formats, such as liquid

petroleum disadvantages

It is a non-renewable form of energy.

It contributes to environmental pollution.

petroleum advantages

It can be extracted at a low cost.

It can support constant power use.

nuclear energy disadvantages

Waste is radioactive and safe disposal is very difficult and expensive.

Local thermal pollution from wastewater affects marine life.

nuclear energy advantages

Produces no polluting gases.

Low fuel quantity reduces mining and transportation effects on environment.

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