Nonrenewable energy Resources
Fossil fuels form quickly or slowly?
SLOWLY, takes millions of years
energy from the sun
What is Solar energy
energy in motion is called
What is KINETIC?
What is the first or initial source of energy for everything
THE SUN
A negative of coal
Creates a lot of pollution
thick, black liquid formed from the buried remains of microscopic organisms.
What is Oil?
an area with a large number of windmills
what is a Wind farm
energy that is stored
What is POTENTIAL ?
Is solar energy evenly distributed globally
NO
equator gets the most direct consistent sunlight- more than other places on Earth
A positive of hydroelectric power
renewable
alternate energy source produced from atomic reactions.
What is Nuclear Energy
electricity produced by water
What is Hydroelectric energy
What is renewable energy?
an energy source that will not run out, it is easily replenished
FALSE
it changes form
A negative of natural gas is
The potential of a gas leak
The element used to create nuclear energy, that although is plentiful can be depleted
Uranium
energy obtained by using heat inside Earth
What is Geothermal Energy?
Definition of energy
ability to do work or make change
explain the sun's role in our planet being called the "Goldilocks planet
it provides heat and light enabling living things to grow
A negative of nuclear power is
dealing with radioactive waste
3 types of fossil fuels
natural gas
petroleum
coal
energy derived from burning organic material
What is Biomass energy?
Define:
Thermal
Radiant
Thermal= heat
Radiant= light
Create an energy chain with at least 4 steps
Example:
sun---->grass--->cow--->milk---->drink--->running
Cost and Benefit to Wind Energy
Cost: takes a lot of land, can be loud, can harm wild life, can be inconsistent
Benefit: Clean energy, cost effective after setup, renewable, conserves water