Nonrenewable Energy
What are the 3 types of fossil fuels?
Coal, Natural Gas, Oil
Is nuclear energy a nonrenewable resource, a fossil fuel, or both?
nonrenewable resource
Legasov compared a neutron as what?
a bullet
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Name 4 renewable resources/energies
solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, tidal, biomass, etc.
define ecological footprint
The amount of land you would need to support your lifestyle
You are my brother, but I am not your brother. Who am I?
I am your sister.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What is the most used fossil fuel?
Oil (Petroleum)
What is the name of the element used for nuclear energy?
Uranium
What was the name of the town that had to evacuate?
What are 2 advantages of solar energy?
inexhaustible energy source, save on energy bill, payments for surplus of energy, remote usage, low maintenance cost
Using less energy by adjusting behaviors and habits is called
What is there one of in every corner and two of in every room?
The Letter O
Coal is used the most for the this
electricity
Name 2 pros & 2 cons to nuclear energy
Cost to build, nuclear waste, dangerous, terrorist threat, nonrenewable
cheap to run, non polluting, high power, etc.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What were the two things initially dropped over the fire?
boron & sand
What are 2 disadvantages to hydroelectric power?
expensive upfront cost, floods behind dam, destroys wildlife and human habitat, interrupts migrating fish, changes natural pattern of water flow, electrical capacity affected by droughts
What is 1 pro & 1 con to electric cars?
Produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional cars, They help reduce dependence on fossil fuels, Electric cars have lower operating costs due to cheaper electricity compared to gasoline.
If eleven plus two equals one, what does nine plus five equal?
11 o clock + 2 hours= 1 o clock
therefore 9 o clock + 5 hours = Answer: 2(o clock)
How is natural gas used?
appliances, heating, cooking
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What were the 3 major nuclear disasters in history?
Chernobyl, Fukishima, Three-Mile Island
What was on the roof that led Legasov to believe that the core was split wide open?
graphite
Explain how hydroelectric power works
water falls on turbine which causes them to turn, producing energy
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: In regards to food, what is one way to reduce your ecological footprint?
Eat less meat, eat local/organic, compost, eat less processed food, buy food with less packaging, waste less food
What has ten letters and starts with gas?
automobile
Name 2 advantages to fossil fuels
Good availability (for now), Simple combustion process can directly heat or generate electricity (easy to use), Relatively inexpensive, Easily distributed
Define nuclear fission
a uranium atom’s nucleus is split, releasing a tremendous amount of energy
What was the first radiation reading at Chernobyl? What was the second reading? What was the final reading?
3.6, 200, 15000
What is 1 advantage & 1 disadvantage to hydrogen?
Abundant & explosive
Name 6 ways to conserve electricity
Drive fuel-efficient vehicles
Buy more energy-efficient appliances (Energy Star)
Use compact fluorescent or LED light bulbs
Use smart power strips
Turn your refrigerator down,
Walk, bike, car pool, or take mass transit,
Clean or replace air filters,
Turn lights and electronics off when not in use,
Set thermostat a few degrees lower in winter & higher in summer (68 in winter, 78 in summer),
Wash dishes and clothes in full loads. Use hot water only when necessary,
Insulate drafty windows and doors,
Unplug unused appliances
I have three feet, but I can’t stand without leaning. I have no arms to hold me up. What am I?
formed from once living things in mostly swampy areas (coal) vs. under the ocean (oil/natural gas) millions of years ago
What is name for water that is considered radioactive?
heavy water
What was the name of the device to measure radiation?
A dosimeter
Name 3 examples of biomass material for fuel
wood, manure, dried hay, methane, alcohol
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: In an area in which electricity costs $0.10/kilowatt-hour, a 5 kW clothes dryer runs for 120 minutes to dry a load of laundry. How much did it cost to dry these clothes?
5kW x 2 hours = 10 kWh * $0.10/kWh = $1.00
A man runs away from home. He turns left but keeps running. After some time, he turns left again and keeps running. He later turns left once more and runs back home. Who was the man in the mask?
the catcher