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| Energy use changes over time with the level of what? |
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The United States and the rest of the developed world have moved away from a heavy reliance on which pair?
Wood & Coal
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Fossil Fuels & Nuclear Energy |
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The United States and the rest of the developed world are moving toward a heavier reliance on which pair?
Wood & Coal
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Fossil Fuels & Nuclear Energy |
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| Fossil Fuels & Nuclear Energy |
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| What is an important consideration in determining the environmental impact of energy use? |
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| The energy source that entails the fewest conversions from its original form to the end use is likely to be what? |
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| The energy source that entails the most conversions from its original form to the end use is likely to be what? |
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| What converts the chemical energy of fuel into electricity? |
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| Electricity Generation Plants |
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| List The 4 most common energy sources for generating electricity |
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Coal
Oil
Natural Gas
Nuclear Fuels |
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| What is a network of interconnected transmission lines that tie power plants together and links them with end users of electricity? |
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| What is an energy-dense fossil fuel that is a common energy source for electricity generation? |
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| List 2 major sources of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions? |
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| What includes both crude oil and natural gas? |
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| What fuel does the United States use more than any other fuel, primarily for transportation? |
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| What is a major hazard to organisms and habitats? |
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| What is a relatively clean fossil fuel? |
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| Are fossil fuels : Finite or Infinite? |
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| What is a relatively clean means of electricity generation, but uses fossil fuels to construct their power plants and for mining? |
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| List 2 major environmental hazards from of nuclear energy |
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Accidents
Radioactive Waste |
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| Sun, moving water and wind are all examples of what? |
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| Resources that will be available to us as long as we use them sustainably are called? |
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| Potentially Renewable Resources |
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| Turning down the thermostat and driving fewer miles are examples of steps that individuals can take to do what? |
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| What can be equally effective if not more effective in achieving energy sustainability than developing additional sources of energy? |
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| Reducing the demand for energy. |
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| List the 4 Stages of Coal Development |
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Peat
Lignite
Sub-Bituminous
Anthracite |
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| What are the advantages of using hydroelectricity? |
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| Impound little or no water and have fewer environmental impacts. |
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| What is the disadvantage of using hydroelectricity? |
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| Produces less energy than other sources. |
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| What is a disadvantage of using solar energy? |
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| It has a high initial cost. |
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| What is an advantage of using solar energy? |
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| It can potentially produce large amounts of energy. |
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| What is a disadvantage of geothermal energy? |
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| It can only be utilized in certain locations. |
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| What are some advantages of geothermal energy? |
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| It can heat buildings directly or be used to generate electricity. |
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| What are some disadvantages of wind power? |
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| They look ugly and can harm flying animals. |
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| What is an advantage of wind power? |
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| What is an advantage of hydrogen power? |
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| It's only waste product is water. |
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| What is a disadvantage of hydrogen power? |
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| Obtaining what is needed for use in fuel cells is an energy intensive process. |
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