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Energy resources, electricity generation and environmental impacts

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Energy resources, electricity generation and environmental impacts

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distinguish between renewable and non-renewable energy resources and give examples including fossil fuels, nuclear fuel, biofuel, wind, solar, hydroelectricity, tidal, wave and geothermal resources
describe how different resources are used to generate electricity, including heating water to produce steam that drives turbines and generators where appropriate

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explain the environmental effects of using energy resources, including greenhouse gas emissions, atmospheric pollutants, habitat change, visual impact and waste management

apply the idea that no single energy resource is best in all situations and justify choices for particular applications or countries using evidence

interpret information about the national or local energy mix, changing demand and the role of storage or backup generation in supplying electricity

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