Impacts on the Evironment
How does using fossil fuels affect the air?
Burning fossil fuels releases pollution into the air, which can cause smog and make it harder for people and animals to breathe.
What is the function of the turbine in the power plant?
It causes the generator to move
What does IMPACTS mean?
Effects
What energy am I?
I am limited and take millions of years to reproduced.
Nonrewnewable
What planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
Why can using too much energy be harmful to plants and animals?
Some energy sources can destroy habitats, pollute water, or change the climate, making it harder for plants and animals to survive.
What does the sentence below mean?
The energy for any fuel used in combustion comes from the sun.
ALL fuels originally come from plants that used sunlight or animals that ate the plants.
What does POLLUTANT mean?
Harmful substance
What energy am I?
I am unlimited and I can be used over and over.
Renewable
What do bees collect from flowers to make honey?
Nectar
How does saving energy help the environment?
Saving energy reduces pollution, protects natural resources, and helps keep air and water cleaner.
In what way does a nuclear power plant have a smaller impact on the environment than a coal power plant?
Nuclear power plants do NOT release pollutants into the atmosphere but coal power plants do.
What does SCRUBBER mean?
Gases from plants.
How are renewable energy sources different from nonrenewable energy sources?
Renewable energy sources can be replaced naturally and do not run out, while nonrenewable energy sources can run out and take a very long time to form.
What force keeps us from floating off the Earth?
Gravity
What is one way energy use can affect climate change?
Burning fossil fuels releases gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, causing the Earth to warm over time.
What are some reasons that people use electrical energy instead of using other sources directly?
Hint: There are 4
1. Easier to move
2. Stored in batteries
3. Can be produced all the time
4. NOT solar or wind energy
What does EMMISIONS mean?
Release of harmful substances.
Why can relying too much on nonrenewable energy be a problem for the Earth?
Nonrenewable energy can cause pollution and will eventually run out, which can harm the environment and limit energy in the future.
What part of a plant drinks up water from the soil?
The roots
Why are renewable energy sources better for the environment?
Renewable energy sources like wind and solar create less pollution and do not run out like fossil fuels.
How were fossil fuels formed and why are they found underground?
When ancient plants and animals were buried and decade underground with soil and rock
What does GREENHOUSE GAS mean?
Hold heat in the air
Why are renewable energy sources better for the environment than nonrenewable ones?
Renewable energy sources cause less pollution and do not release as many harmful gases into the air as nonrenewable energy sources.
What gas do humans need to breathe to stay alive?
Oxygen
What is one thing people can do to reduce the environmental impact of energy use?
People can turn off lights when not in use, use energy-efficient appliances, or choose renewable energy when possible.
Which renewable energy has the most energy?
A. Hydropower
B. Natural gas
C. Petroleum
D. Wind
Hydropower
What does COMBUSTION mean?
Burning of fuels
Name one renewable and one nonrenewable energy source.
A renewable energy source is wind energy.
A nonrenewable energy source is coal.
What type of energy makes it possible for us to see light from the Sun or a lightbulb?
Light energy