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Uses of Energy Sources

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Uses of Energy Sources

Heating and transport are two of the main uses of energy resources.

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Transport

  • Non-renewable:
    • Petrol and diesel vehicles use fuel from oil.
  • Some steam trains use coal for boiling water to produce steam.
  • Renewable:
    • Bio-fuels power some vehicles.
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Heating

  • Non-renewable:
    • Natural gas is used to heat homes.
    • Coal is burnt in fireplaces.
  • Renewable:
    • Some buildings are heated by geothermal heat pumps.
    • These use geothermal energy resources.
    • Solar water heaters use energy from the sun to heat water.

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