Renewable and Nonrenewable
What does NONRENEWABLE mean?
Something that cannot be easily replaced because it takes too long.
What are the three main fossil fuels?
Coal, Natural Gas, and Petroleum.
See graph 1.
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Does biking and walking save more energy than driving?
Yes.
Does water need to be moving to produce energy?
Yes.
What does RENEWABLE mean?
Something that can be used over and over again because it is replaced naturally.
How long does it take fossil fuels to form (in years)?
Millions.
See graph 2 part 1.
They will increase in usage.
What is one way the classroom conserves energy every day? (Hint: think about lighting)
Lights with motion-sensors.
What type of energy does a wind turbine have?
Mechanical energy.
Most energy in the United States comes from what type of source?
Nonrenewable.
Where are fossil fuels formed?
Deep underground.
See graph 2 part 2.
They will decrease in usage.
Which type of energy source needs to increase to conserve more energy?
Renewable sources.
Solar panels turn what type of energy into electrical energy?
Radiant.
What are the three main RENEWABLE energy sources?
Sunlight (solar), Wind, and Water (hydroelectric).
What are fossil fuels made of?
Decayed plants and animals.
SURPRISE! What is a benefit
Something that is helpful or useful. Something you can understand on a model.
How could I conserve air conditioning?
Keep outside windows and doors shut.
What type of energy is needed behind a dam?
Mechanical energy.
What are the three main NONRENEWABLE energy sources?
Coal, Natural Gas, and Petroleum (oil).
Why are fossil fuels nonrenewable?
They take millions of years to form.
SURPRISE! What is a limitation?
Something that limits what you are looking at. Something you are unable to understand when looking at a model.
Does wood use energy more efficiently than electric cars?
No.
What type of energy does a wind turbine transform mechanical energy into?
Electrical energy.