Non renewable energy
Resources that cannot be replaced quickly
What is non-renewable energy
wind spins turbines -> generator -> electricity
What is wind energy
Name one pro of Nuclear energy.
No air pollution, produces large amounts of energy.
What are two sustainable transportation sources.
What is electric cars, hybrid vehicles, public transportation, and alternative fuels.
Renewable energy.
Used to generate electricity
What is Coal
energy from heat inside the earth
What is geothermal energy
Name one con of solar energy.
Expensive, needs sunlight, does not work at night.
What are 2 effects of global warming?
What is rising temps, melting ice caps, sea level rise, extreme weather, and habitat loss.
Energy conservation
Using energy wisely.
Main energy source for transportation
What is Oil
Moving water spins turbines -> electricity
What is Hydropower
What is a con of biomass energy?
Can cause pollution, and taks time to grow crops.
Using energy wisely
What is energy conservation
Recycle
To turn into new materials
Used for heating, cooking, and electricity
What is Natural gas
sunlight -> solar panels -> electricity
What is Solar energy
Name one pro and one con of wind energy.
Renewable, no pollution, wind is not constant, expensive, can harm birds, noisy.
What are two ways to conserve energy
What is turn off lights, unplug devices, use LED bulbs, use less water, run full loads.
The amount of pollution a person produces.
Carbon Footprint
Energy from fission
What is Nuclear energy
Energy from plants and animals
What is Biomass energy
Name a pro of hydropower.
Reliable, and no pollution.
What are the 3 r's of conservation?
What is reduce, reuse, and recycle.
This causes global warming
Greenhouse effect.