Describe two advantages and two disadvantages of two energy sources

Two differing energy sources are wind energy and nuclear energy. The advantages of wind energy are that it causes minimal environmental damage and does not release any greenhouse gases. Furthermore, the wind turbines require only little supervision and maintenance. However, wind energy has disadvantages in that it is costly to build required facilities. Additionally, there are no ways of storing wind energy long-term, which means that in order to produce energy, the wind stream has to be constant. The advantages of nuclear energy are that once built, the nuclear power plant can operate for many decades. Moreover, the cost of the production of energy is low, meaning nuclear energy is relatively cheap. However, nuclear energy produces radioactive waste, which remains harmful and toxic for hundreds of years. In addition to this, nuclear power plants can be hazardous and possible be a cause of catastrophes.

AE
Answered by Austeja Ema B. Environmental Studies tutor

983 Views

See similar Environmental Studies GCSE tutors

Related Environmental Studies GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Explain the difficulties in calculating the carrying capacities for the human population.


Explain the difference between global warming and the greenhouse effect.


The human population is increasing at an exponential rate. Explain why this is occurring.


Outline the processes and consequences of soil degradation (6)


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences