AQA Trilogy GCSE Science Science
Mission Objectives
Describe the different types of renewable energy sources
Identify the threats to renewable energy production
Evaluate the effectiveness of renewable energy production
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Words and meanings to learn
climate
the average weather conditions of a place over a long period of time, such as temperature, rainfall and wind patterns
net zero carbon
a goal where the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere is balanced by actions that remove or offset it, such as planting trees or using clean energy
demand
the amount of energy required by consumers at a given time
renewable energy
energy that comes from sources that naturally replenish themselves, such as sunlight, wind, water and geothermal heat
correlation
a connection or relationship between two things, where one may affect or be linked to the other (e.g., more sunlight often correlates with higher solar energy production)
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Map of British Isles
Handouts: Mapping UK renewable energy production and UK climate data.
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