Combined Science GCSE
Electricity generation
What Electricity generation means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Electricity generation
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Reference: AQA
A use of energy resources such as coal, natural gas, nuclear fuel, wind, solar and hydroelectricity to produce electricity.
Topics that use Electricity generation
- National and global energy resources (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Acid rain and pollutant gases
- Cause
- Convenience, cost and emissions in heating
- Energy resource decision making
- Energy transfer
- Energy transfer chains
- Ethical responsibility and future generations
- Fossil fuels and nuclear fuel
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