Definitions
Solar Energy is energy from the ___________________
Sun
renewable energy that uses thermal energy (heat) from underground
geothermal
burning fossil fuels causes_________________
pollution (harmful material in the environmet)
What is a pro for using hydrogen fuel to power cars?
There is no pollution from hydrogen fuel cars
What will happen to the environemnt if we stop using fossil fuels
there would be cleaner air beacause burning fossil fuels causes pollution
Energy from a source that is able to be replenished
What is renewable energy?
Nonrenewable energy used in cars
Petroleum
Name three fossil fuels
coal, oil/petroleum, natural gas
What is a pro for hydroelectric energy
Does not cause pollution
What type of energy does the U.S. primarily use?
Nonrenewable
Energy generated from moving water
Hydroelectric
The breaking of a urnaium atom to harness energy
nuclear energy
How long do fossil fuels take to form?
millions of years
What are the 5 types of renewable resources
1. solar
2. wind
3. biomass
4. Hydroelectric
5. Nuclear
What can you do everyday to help minimize the use of fossil fuels
1. Turn off the lights when not using them
2. Walk/ride your bike instead of driving
Energy generated using radioactive material
Nuclear Energy
Energy is released by burning this fuel that can be stored in cylinders and distributed in pipes
What is LPG / Natural gas
why are fossil fuels nonrenewable
Because they take a longer time to make than we use them up
What is a renewable resource
Energy source that can be replenished
Why do we still use fossil fuels even though it causes pollution and it is nonrenewable
It is convenient and cheap
Formed from ancient plants and animals
fossil fuels
Fossil Fuels are classified as
a. renewable
b.nonrenewable
nonrenewable
during which period were fossil fuels formed
the Carboniferous period
A renewable energy resource that uses energy generated from the sun
Solar Energy
What two main types of renewable energy do you see around you the most?
1. Solar Energy
2. Wind Energy