Non-Renewable: Fossil Fuels
Geography: Cambridge International GCSE (2027 Exams), topic 10.4.4
Fossil Fuels
Fossil fuels (such as coal and oil) are burnt, to heat a fluid (water), which creates steam and turns a turbine. The turbine rotates, which turns a generator.
Advantages
- Reliable, on demand electricity.
Disadvantages
- Not renewable.
- Inefficient.
- Contributes to global warming.
Test yourself on Non-Renewable: Fossil Fuels
Which one of the following is an advantage of fossil fuels?
Which of the following is an advantage of fossil fuels?