DEPENDENCY
WIND
SOLAR
FOSSIL FUELS
NUCLEAR
100
What is the problem from depending on oil from foreign countries?
We often depend on undemocratic and unstable governments
100
What season is Wind Energy the most beneficial?
What is the season of winter?
100
How durable are solar panels?
Solar modules are very durable, and constructed with strong aluminum frames and high strength tempered glass. They can withstand hail and high speed wind.
100
How much money does the US spend on oil pear year?
Because of the oil spills, and the numerous cost that we can’t figure, the cost is a great amount that can not be accurately figured.
100
1. What are the top two dangers of nuclear energy?
What is Mishandleing and natural disasters
200
What percentage of oil do we get from Iran?
We do not trade directly with countries we trade with oil companies. However we do get 16% of our oil from the Persian Gulf, which is controlled by Iran.
200
How many birds do wind turbines kill annually?
10,000 -- 40,000 but powerlines kill 130M-170M
200
How do solar panels benefit 3rd world countries?
Solar Panels in Lisoth, Africa are going to be used to power computers for high school students.
200
What are 2 consequences for using coal energy?
Nonrenewable, harmful
200
2. How much does it cost to build a nuclear power plant?
What is 3-5 billion$$
300
What president said that the U.S. is addicted to oil?
Who Is George W. Bush
300
What is the average operating time of a wind turbine?
3/4ths of the time
300
What are the top 4 benefits from solar energy?
Free fuel, Zero carbon emissions, Long Term solution, Energy Independence.
300
How long does the U.S. have until it runs out of coal?
around 10-15 years
300
Why is sea or ocean water not preferred when cooling nuclear power plants?
What is the salt in the water corrodes pipes?
400
Who said “We must take whatever actions are necessary to reduce our depenedence on foreign oil?”
President Jimmy Carter
400
How much land in acres is needed to build a wind turbine?
1-2 acres
400
How can we get electricity from the sun?
The photoelectric effect occurs when metal releases small amounts of electricity when the light energy from the sun hits the panels and converts the energy to electricity.
400
How much coal is left in the United States?
68B tons
400
How much of France is powered by nuclear energy?
around 77%
500
What straight does Iran have the power to close that would extremely hurt 40% of the world's oil supply.
What is the straight of Hormuz.
500
3. How much will it cost to build a wind turbine to get into the troposphere? 2 million
What is 2 million
500
Solar energy has many positive advantages however what is one negative outcome from solar energy?
In rainy places, such as Seattle, solar energy is not as common because it would be more expensive to have solar panels, however you could place wind turbines off the coast.
500
Where does the United States get most of its oil from?
What is Canada.
500
These slender tubes holding fissionable materials are bundled together and loaded into the core.
What are fuel rods?
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