What is the difference between solar cells and solar panels? (2)
Cells transfer energy from the sun directly into electricity whereas panels heat up water for central heating
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What is solar energy? (2)
Heat/light energy from the sun, transferred by photons
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What is geothermal energy? (2)
Heat energy from the earth, generated by fusion in the core and convection currents in the mantle
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Where can geothermal power stations be built? (2)
Near volcanoes; Locations of ground source heat
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How do geothermal power stations work? (4)
I) Water is pumped down into the hot rocks II) These heat it into steam III) The steam travels back up to power a turbine IV) The turbine's kinetic energy powers a generator
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Card 2
Front
What is solar energy? (2)
Back
Heat/light energy from the sun, transferred by photons
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