Nuclear
How long can radioactive waste linger in our environment?
up to 100,000 years
What is an Enhanced Geothermal System?
Water is pumped into the Earth to create artificial reservoirs
In what way is solar good for people's health?
Improves air quality, reducing respiratory illnesses caused by pollution
Wind power is classified as what type of energy source?
Renewable Energy
What is the primary renewable resource used to generate hydropower?
Water
What can result in exposure to radioactive waste?
Caner & Genetic Mutation
In Gigawatts, what was the global power generation of geothermal energy in 2022?
16.3 GW
What are the three reasons that may deter people from installing solar panels for their homes?
High installation costs, reliance on certain weather conditions, and challenges in recycling the panels
How long are wind turbine blades?
200 Feet
Which country produces the most electricity from hydropower?
China
What can radioactive waste contaminate?
Soil & Water Sources
How many tons of oil would need to be used to equal yearly geothermal energy production?
89 million tons
Which country tried the widespread adoption of solar, and how much did they reduce their energy imports by?
Germany, and they've reduced their energy imports by 20%
How tall can turbines be?
As Tall as a 20 Story Building
What is the term for the water reservoir created by a dam used in hydropower generation?
A Reservoir or Artificial Lake
Up to how much would we be paying in cleanup cost?
Billions
What is the difference between Dry Steam Plants, and Flash Steam Plants?
Dry steam plants use natural steam to spin a turbine, while flash steam plants turn natural hot water into steam before going through the turbine.
How does the solar tax credit work?
Federal tax credit lets you claim 30% of the cost of your solar energy system as a credit to your federal tax bill, so if it costs $10,000 to install, you get a $3,000 credit, reducing your tax bill.
What is the efficiency percent range of transformation of wind power into electricity?
40 to 50 Percent
What is the name of the largest hydropower station in the world, located in China?
The Three Gorges Dam