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Renewable Energy
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Environmental Studies
12th Grade
03/16/2008

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By-product of burning hydrogen, taken from water, as a fuel
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Water vapor
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This would not be a result of reducing energy waste.
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Higher net energy
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Has the highest net energy ratio over it's estimated lifetime
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Passive solar system
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Name for a system that produces 2 useful forms forms of energy from one fuel source.
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Cogeneration
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Not a method for saving significant amounts of energy.
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Lower CAFE standards
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A fuel cell combines _________ and _________ to produce electricity.
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Hydrogen & oxygen
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A _______ absorbs and stores heat from the sun directly within a structure.
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Passive solar heating system
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Disadvantage of using solar energy to generate high temperature heat and electricity
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May disturb desert areas
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Has a high cost on construction, high environmental impact, and the potential to force the displacement of people and wildlife.
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Hydropower
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Has more advantages and fewer disadvantages than any other source. World's fastest growing energy source.
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Wind power
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