Before the mid-1800's, the primary energy source used in the United States was this
What is Wood
100
Because Oil, Coal and Natural Gas are formed by former living material buried under high pressure for millions of years, these fuels are often called what?
What are fossil fuels
100
The process of splitting an atom into 2 smaller atoms to create a release of energy is called
What is fission
100
This sources takes advantage of the energy in flowing rivers
What is hydroelectric
100
Which climate Biome would be most effective for Solar Energy?
What is a Desert
200
Coal use became prominent in ships and trains due to its ability to run this engine more efficiently than wood.
What is the Steam Engine
200
This fossil Fuel is found in the gaseous state of matter
What is natural gas
200
This is the most common atom that is used in a nuclear reactor
What is uranium
200
This source uses the heat from the earth's molten core to boil water and use the hot water to turn the turbines of a generator
What is Geothermal
200
This energy source produces solid waste that is difficult to dispose of
What is Nuclear Energy
300
Name two negative issues that the extensive use of coal caused for people in the United States during the period of time where coal was our main source of all our energy
What is extensive air pollution and dangers of mining coal
300
Of the 3 fossil fuels, this source is the one that we need to import from other countries to meet our needs
What is Oil
300
The type of nuclear energy that would take two smaller atoms and combine them to make a larger atom and release energy is called
What is fusion
300
Wind energy is most effective in these states that have flat land
What are the Plains States (Nebraska, Oklahoma, Kansas, etc.)
300
While this fossil fuel still makes about half of our electricity in the US, this amount is going to likely decline in the near future due to increased government regulation.
What is coal
400
As we headed into the 20th Century, the use of coal in this vehicle proved to be not effective
What are Cars or airplanes
400
This is the least polluting of the fossil fuels
What is natural gas
400
This part of a nuclear reactor absorbs 2 of the neutrons release from the splitting of a uranium atom in order to keep the energy reaction from getting out of control
What are Control Rods
400
Sun coming through the windows of a parked car and heating it up is an example of this type of solar energy
What is Passive Solar Energy
400
This first new power plant using this source in 30 years opened in 2009
What is Nuclear
500
The development of this engine helped lead to Oil becoming our largest energy source
What is the Internal Combustion Engine
500
Most of our coal use is to create this secondary source of energy
What is electricity
500
This was the location of the Nuclear Accident in the US in 1979 that turned public opinion against nuclear energy
What is Three Mile Island
500
Black colored tubing, Glass covering, insulation in order to heat water are all parts of what Solar Energy piece of equipment
What is a Solar Collector Panel
500
When sunlight is converted directly to electricity, it is done so by a type of solar energy device called?