Renewable
The product of a hydrogen fuel cell
Water vapor
Energy Efficiency
Using less energy to perform the same task
Hydraulic fracking can result in the contamination of ______
Nearby Water Sources
The government can play a role in the conservation of energy by mandating the use of _____ for transportation.
Fuel efficient vehicles
China
Solar power systems need consistent access to ___
Sun
Passive Solar
Using structures to maximize absorption of solar energy
Which group is most likely to be affected by "Black Lung Disease?"
Coal Miners
One way to reduce your energy consumption is to turn off ____ unless you are actively using them.
Electronic/Technological Devices (Tv, computer, etc.)
Which two countries have the most abundant oil reserves?
Saudi Arabia and Venezuela
____ is a cash crop commonly used to make ethanol, a biofuel.
Corn
Rebound Effect
An effect in which some people might start using more energy if they save money by improving energy efficiency
Nuclear energy has ____ net energy due to high processing costs.
Negative/low
Utilizing _____ minimally in winter, and reserving them primarily for summer is an effect way of cutting down your energy use.
Thermostats/AC
The United State's largest coal reserves are located in this region
Appalachian
Geothermal power plants operate near areas where ____ activity is frequent.
Volcanic
Grid
A network of power controlled by control centers
What do Gasoline, diesel, kerosene, and jet fuel all have in common?
Straw bale houses, super insulation, and using energy efficient appliances are all examples of ____
Green architecture
The Chernobyl nuclear disaster of 1986 took place in the country of ____
Ukraine
Machines that harvest tidal energy use ____ to convert tidal energy into renewable energy.
Combined heat & power
True or false: Coal is a cleaner fuel than natural gas.
False
True or False: Passive solar systems consume less power than active solar systems.
_____ generates 25% of their energy or more from renewable sources.
Germany