Flashcards : Fundamentals of Energy Resources and Environmental Impact — 20 cartes

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1Question

Energy resource — definition?

Réponse

A natural or transformed source providing usable energy.

2Question

Primary energy — role?

Réponse

Available directly from nature without transformation.

3Question

Secondary energy — role?

Réponse

Derived from transforming primary energy into usable forms.

4Question

Fossil fuels — characteristics?

Réponse

Formed from organic matter, non-renewable, high carbon emissions.

5Question

Renewable energy sources — examples?

Réponse

Solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biomass.

6Question

Nuclear energy — produced by?

Réponse

Fission of uranium atoms.

7Question

Life cycle analysis — purpose?

Réponse

Assess environmental impacts throughout resource's lifespan.

8Question

Resource exploration impacts?

Réponse

Habitat disturbance, landscape alteration, ecosystem disruption.

9Question

Extraction — environmental effects?

Réponse

Soil degradation, water pollution, habitat loss.

10Question

Transport risks?

Réponse

Spills, leaks, ecosystem damage.

11Question

Energy transformation — process?

Réponse

Converting primary energy into secondary, usable forms.

12Question

Refining — role?

Réponse

Purifies and converts raw energy sources into usable fuels.

13Question

Emissions during transformation?

Réponse

Atmospheric pollutants like CO₂, NOₓ, SO₂.

14Question

Energy use — main sources?

Réponse

Households, transport, industry.

15Question

Fossil fuels — environmental impact?

Réponse

High CO₂ emissions, pollution, habitat disruption.

16Question

Renewables — environmental impact?

Réponse

Low emissions, depends on natural conditions, land use.

17Question

Nuclear risks?

Réponse

Accidents, radioactive waste, long-term contamination.

18Question

Exploration activities?

Réponse

Seismic surveys, drilling, road construction.

19Question

Extraction methods?

Réponse

Mining, quarrying, drilling.

20Question

Transport hazards?

Réponse

Spills, leaks, accidents.

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