User:Djbrown/sandbox/Generation of Energy
Generation of Energy[edit | edit source]
Setting Applied context[edit | edit source]
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... |
Explanation of key ideas (must be original text, not C&P) – level checked by AQA[edit | edit source]
Fossil Fuels[edit | edit source]
explanation 1
Nuclear Power[edit | edit source]
explanation 2
Renewable Resources[edit | edit source]
explanation 3
Contexts and Comparisons[edit | edit source]
explanation 4
Relevant practical/s[edit | edit source]
– relating to criteria skills
Quick questions[edit | edit source]
Example:
quick question
to exemplify level required – level checked by AQA
Exam-style questions[edit | edit source]
– can we use old AQA qs… e.g. from more than 5 years ago? With Examiner comments
Links[edit | edit source]
to other sections within this book
to good external websites (including AQA website, wikipedia, relevant applications / companies) - also considering links in spec
References / Bibliography[edit | edit source]
of recommended text books
including mapped refs to existing books