What are the 3 types of fossil fuels?
Coal, Natural Gas, Oil
Is nuclear energy a nonrenewable resource, a fossil fuel, or both?
nonrenewable resource
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Name 4 renewable resources/energies
solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, tidal, biomass, etc.
define ecological footprint
The amount of land you would need to support your lifestyle
You are my brother, but I am not your brother. Who am I?
I am your sister.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What is the most used fossil fuel?
Oil (Petroleum)
What is the name of the element used for nuclear energy?
Uranium
What are 2 advantages of solar energy?
inexhaustible energy source, save on energy bill, payments for surplus of energy, remote usage, low maintenance cost
Using less energy by adjusting behaviors and habits is called
What is there one of in every corner and two of in every room?
The Letter O
Coal is used the most for the this
electricity
Name 2 pros & 2 cons to nuclear energy
Cost to build, nuclear waste, dangerous, terrorist threat, nonrenewable
cheap to run, non polluting, high power, etc.
What are 2 disadvantages to hydroelectric power?
expensive upfront cost, floods behind dam, destroys wildlife and human habitat, interrupts migrating fish, changes natural pattern of water flow, electrical capacity affected by droughts
What is 1 pro & 1 con to electric cars?
Produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional cars, They help reduce dependence on fossil fuels, Electric cars have lower operating costs due to cheaper electricity compared to gasoline.
If eleven plus two equals one, what does nine plus five equal?
11 o clock + 2 hours= 1 o clock
therefore 9 o clock + 5 hours = Answer: 2(o clock)
Name 2 advantages to fossil fuels
Good availability (for now), Simple combustion process can directly heat or generate electricity (easy to use), Relatively inexpensive, Easily distributed
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What were the 3 major nuclear disasters in history?
Chernobyl, Fukishima, Three-Mile Island
Explain how hydroelectric power works
water falls on turbine which causes them to turn, producing energy
What is an appliance that has a high eco footprint?
Dryer, Hair Drayer, etc.
What has ten letters and starts with gas?
automobile
formed from once living things in mostly swampy areas (coal) vs. under the ocean (oil/natural gas) millions of years ago
Define nuclear fission
a uranium atom’s nucleus is split, releasing a tremendous amount of energy
What is 1 advantage & 1 disadvantage to hydrogen?
Abundant & explosive
Name 6 ways to conserve electricity
Drive fuel-efficient vehicles
Buy more energy-efficient appliances (Energy Star)
Use compact fluorescent or LED light bulbs
Use smart power strips
Turn your refrigerator down,
Walk, bike, car pool, or take mass transit,
Clean or replace air filters,
Turn lights and electronics off when not in use,
Set thermostat a few degrees lower in winter & higher in summer (68 in winter, 78 in summer),
Wash dishes and clothes in full loads. Use hot water only when necessary,
Insulate drafty windows and doors,
Unplug unused appliances
I have three feet, but I can’t stand without leaning. I have no arms to hold me up. What am I?