Renewable Energy
True or false: renewable energy can be expensive to start, but are cheap to run after that
True
What does it mean to be non-renewable?
Means it will run out or deplete over time
What units is J for?
Joules
True
What does it mean to "carpool?"
Two or more people traveling together to work/school/a shared location
What is an example of an "alternate energy source"
Nuclear
What is an EV?
Electric Vehicle
Which U.S. state produces the most coal?
A) New York
B) Washington
C) Wyoming
D) Ohio
C) Wyoming
What does "energy conservation" mean?
Changing a behavior or an action to use less energy
Name 3 types of renewable energy
Solar / Sun
Wind
Water / hydroelectric
Biomass
Coal
Oil
Gas
What is kW a unit for?
Which U.S. state produces the most petroleum?
A) Texas
B) California
C) Alabama
D) New Jersey
A) Texas
What is the biggest source of energy in our homes?
a) Heating/cooling systems e.g. AC unit
b) Kitchen appliances
c) Water heating
a) Heating/cooling systems e.g. AC unit
What are 2 disadvantages of renewable energy?
Expensive to start
Intermittent - less dependable
Low efficiency
What are 2 disadvantages of non-renewable energy sources?
They are bad for the environment (pollution, carbon emissions)
They run out over time
What is kWh a unit for?
Which U.S. state has the most solar panels?
You have 3 guesses!
California
Name 3 ways you could save energy at home
Turn off lights when you're not in the room
Unplug electronics when not in use
Switch to energy saving devices
Which country produces the most global renewable electricity?
You have 3 guesses. Hint, it's in not in Europe.
China
Which country produces the most global non-renewable electricity?
You have 3 guesses. Hint, it's not in Europe
China
What is V a unit for?
Volts
Which U.S. state uses the most energy & produces the most carbon emissions?
You have 3 guesses!
Texas
Name 3 things we could do at school to save energy
Turn off the lights when not in the classroom
Use public transit/walk/bike instead of car
Host a lights off day / hour
Improve recycling