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Generation of Energy

Many people are concerned about the environmental problems caused by traditional methods of

producing electricity and by the potential dangers of nuclear fuels. These concerns have given rise to

the use of alternative methods for the generation of useful energy.

Syllabus Content	What you need to do
the generation of useful energy through the use of a range of different sources, such as: • fossil fuels • nuclear fuels renewable fuels such as: • solar power (both heat and light) • wind power • wave power • tidal power • traditional hydroelectric power • geothermal sources • biomass	Know how electricity is generated from each of these resources.
• the advantages and disadvantages of these sources and their suitability for use in a range of contexts	Be able to compare the different resources e.g. in terms of renewability, cost, pollution...

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to exemplify level required – level checked by AQA

– can we use old AQA qs… e.g. from more than 5 years ago? With Examiner comments

to other sections within this book

to good external websites (including AQA website, wikipedia, relevant applications / companies) - also considering links in spec

of recommended text books

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