Fossil Fuels
Are fossil fuels good or bad for the environment?
They are bad for our environment.
What powers windmills?
The wind.
Where does solar energy come from?
The sun.
Can nuclear power be used as an alternative to fossil fuels?
Yes, to a certain degree.
What is carbon dioxide?
A greenhouse gas released by burning fossil fuels.
How much will Americans need to pay in addition to their taxes for windmill production?
$5.
What can you do to help our environment(involving solar energy)?
Import solar panels, donate, and spread the word.
Does nuclear energy cause a lot of carbon emissions?
No.
How do fossil fuels cause climate change?
Fossil fuels trap heat into the earth.
How long does it take to build the all of the windmills?
Around a decade.
What are the two main things solar energy produces?
Electricity and heat.
What material is used to generate electricity in nuclear power plants?
Uranium.
When did fossil fuels start to get used a lot and become a problem?
Around the 1960's and 1970's.
What type of energy do windmills harness from the wind?
Kinetic energy.
When do scientists expect that we will have a 100% transfer to renewable energy?
2050.
What process is used in nuclear power plants to get energy?
Nuclear fission.
What is an effect of climate change that affects oceans?
Ocean acidification.
How long will it take for windmills to take over Fossil fuels?
one year to a decade.
What are at least three states(other than Texas!), that produce the most fossil fuels?
Wyoming, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Louisiana, and North Dakota.
Should we use only nuclear power as an alternative to fossil fuels?
No.