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What is an example of converting thermal energy into electrical energy?
A car engine, a coal or petroleum power plant, a nuclear reactor.
Is coal energy a sustainable form of energy?
At the rate at which coal is being used curently, it is not.
What natural resources are not sustainable?
coal,petroleum products
What is a non sustainable resource?
a non sustainable resource is a resource that will soon all be used up such as oil or coal
Why is using coal not sustainable?
Well they originate from fossils which are non-renewable.
State why you need coal to generate electricity?
Electricity is made by converting some form of energy into electricity. Coal is used to heat water in a boiler to make steam. The steam pressure rotates a turbine to power a generator.
Which is the least sustainable practice?
Using coal to generate electricity. (APEX)
How can you conserve coal in a sustainable manner?
Find replacements for things that often use coal. Instead of coal BBQs, get gas ones. Instead of coal fireplaces, use wood or gas.
Is solar power sustainable?
The word "sustainable" is used in environmental and energy circles to refer to sources of power that will not run out. With that definition, solar power is considered sustainable because we presume the sun will always shine. Wind and water are other sources of sustainable power.
What does a boiler do in a coal power station?
A boiler in a coal power station is responsible for converting water into steam. The coal is burned in the furnace of the boiler, producing heat which is used to generate steam. This steam is then used to drive a turbine, which spins a generator to produce electricity.
Is coal a sustainable resource?
nocan not be replaced / takes a long time to form
What is the least sustainable practice E?
Using coal to generate electricity. (APEX)
