Renewable Energy
Why is Wind Energy inconsistent?
风能为什么不能持续呢？
It depends on the wind levels each day.
Name one of the energy sources that is considered a Fossil Fuel.
請說出其中一種被視為化石燃料的能源。
Coal.
Natural gas.
Oil.
Name one renewable energy source
請說出一種可再生能源
Hydroelectric Energy.
What makes an energy source or resource renewable?
何謂可再生的能源或資源？
It can be replaced quickly and dependably.
It is sustainable and good for the environment.
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Explain one of the problems with Fossil Fuels.
解釋使用化石燃料产生的一個問題。
It produces a lot of pollution.
It is very destructive to the environment.
How is Tidal Energy produced?
潮汐能是如何產生的？
The rise and fall of the Tides are converted into electricity.
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How does Solar Energy generate electricity?
太陽能如何發電？
Solar panels use the heat and light from the sun to generate electricity.
What makes an energy source or resource Non-renewable?是什麼導致能源或資源不可再生？
It is in limited supply.
We can mine or extract it from the Earth.
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What is the biggest disadvantage of Geothermal Energy?地熱能最大的缺點是什麼？
It can only be produced in very specific areas of the world.
What is the main problem with Hydroelectric Energy?
水電能源的主要問題是什麼？
The dams are very expensive to build and maintain.
Why are there moratoriums on Nuclear Energy?
為何不使用核能？
There are safety problems.
There are problems with disposing of Uranium.
Why does Wave Energy damage the marine ecosystem? 波浪能為何會破壞海洋生態系統？
Structures need to be built on the ocean floors.需要在海底建造結構。
How does the process of Geothermal Energy work?
地熱能的過程是如何運作的？
High temperatures under the earth heat up water which creates steam.
Steam moves the turbines that power the generators.
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What is the problem with Uranium?
放射性元素鈾有什麼問題？
It takes a very long time, and is very hard to mine.
How does Biomass Energy negatively effect the Earth?
生物質能源對地球有什麼負面影響？
It destroys vegetation.
It produces a lot of carbon dioxide emissions.
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