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G4: Earth Materials and Natural Resources

Quick questions on Energy resources and sustainability - WJEC A-Level Geology

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What is coal?
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Coal is a biogenic fossil fuel formed from land plants:
What are the range of geological energy resources?
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The Earth also supplies bulk materials: aggregate, building stone, limestone for cement, clay for bricks and sand for glass, all geologically sourced.
What is q1?
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State the rank sequence of coal from lowest to highest. [2 marks]
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Distinguish a renewable from a non-renewable resource, with one example of each. [2 marks]
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Explain how carbon capture and storage uses geological principles to reduce emissions. [2 marks]

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