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What is a disadvantage that fossil fuels and biomass have in common?
What is a disadvantage that fossil fuels and biomass have in common?
Carbon dioxide
Which element has 3 million times the energy of the same amount of coal?
Which element has 3 million times the energy of the same amount of coal?
Uranium
About how much of the electricity in the United States is produced using fossil fuels?
About how much of the electricity in the United States is produced using fossil fuels?
85%
Give three examples of fossil fuels.
Give three examples of fossil fuels.
What process is used to get diesel, octane, and other products from petroleum?
What process is used to get diesel, octane, and other products from petroleum?
List each of the 8 energy resources we covered in the table below. Write whether each is renewable or non-renewable (two of them can be "it depends").
List each of the 8 energy resources we covered in the table below. Write whether each is renewable or non-renewable (two of them can be "it depends").
What types of things are included in "biomass"?
What types of things are included in "biomass"?
Which type of alternative fuel has only water as a product when burned for energy?
Which type of alternative fuel has only water as a product when burned for energy?
What is a disadvantage of using hydrogen fuel cells?
What is a disadvantage of using hydrogen fuel cells?
What is an advantage of using nuclear fuel?
What is an advantage of using nuclear fuel?
What is a disadvantage of using nuclear fuel (Hint: Radioactive waste)
What is a disadvantage of using nuclear fuel (Hint: Radioactive waste)
What is the source of geothermal energy?
What is the source of geothermal energy?
What is the primary advantage of hydroelectric power?
What is the primary advantage of hydroelectric power?
Nuclear reactors convert thermal energy into mechanical energy to generate electricity.
Nuclear reactors convert thermal energy into mechanical energy to generate electricity.
What two types of radiation are commonly associated with radioactive decay?
What two types of radiation are commonly associated with radioactive decay?
The remaining amount of thorium-234 after 72 days is ______ g.
The remaining amount of thorium-234 after 72 days is ______ g.
Match the following energy sources with their attributes:
Match the following energy sources with their attributes:
Flashcards
Fossil fuels and Biomass disadvantage
Fossil fuels and Biomass disadvantage
Fossil fuels and biomass both release carbon dioxide as a byproduct when burned for energy, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.
Geothermal energy source
Geothermal energy source
A type of energy extracted from the Earth's core, often found in areas with volcanic activity.
Wind energy source
Wind energy source
A renewable energy source that utilizes the power of moving air to generate electricity.
Hydroelectric energy source
Hydroelectric energy source
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Solar energy source
Solar energy source
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Nuclear energy source
Nuclear energy source
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Fossil Fuel source
Fossil Fuel source
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Biomass energy source
Biomass energy source
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Hydrogen fuel cell advantage
Hydrogen fuel cell advantage
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Hydrogen fuel cell disadvantage
Hydrogen fuel cell disadvantage
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Fractional distillation
Fractional distillation
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Nuclear fuel advantage
Nuclear fuel advantage
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Nuclear fuel disadvantage
Nuclear fuel disadvantage
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Petroleum processing
Petroleum processing
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Uranium-235 energy density
Uranium-235 energy density
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Fossil fuel renewability
Fossil fuel renewability
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Biomass renewability
Biomass renewability
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Nuclear energy renewability
Nuclear energy renewability
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Fossil fuel electricity generation
Fossil fuel electricity generation
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Half-life
Half-life
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Where does the energy from hydroelectric power come from?
Where does the energy from hydroelectric power come from?
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What is the energy from a nuclear reactor used for?
What is the energy from a nuclear reactor used for?
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What are three types of radiation?
What are three types of radiation?
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What is fractional distillation?
What is fractional distillation?
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Study Notes
Fossil Fuels and Energy Resources
- Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) are non-renewable energy sources
- 85% of US electricity comes from fossil fuels
- Petroleum is processed using fractional distillation
- Fossil fuels release carbon dioxide
- Uranium-235 has much higher energy density than coal
Biomass
- Biomass includes wood, soy, corn, and rice hulls
- Biomass is a renewable energy source
- When burned, biomass produces carbon dioxide
Alternative Fuels
- Hydrogen fuel cells produce only water as a byproduct
- Hydrogen fuel cells are expensive and require a significant amount of energy
Nuclear Energy
- Nuclear fuel produces zero greenhouse gas emissions during use
- Nuclear fuel produces radioactive waste, a significant disadvantage
Geothermal Energy
- Geothermal energy comes from heat inside the Earth
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Description
Test your knowledge on various energy resources including fossil fuels, biomass, and alternative fuels. This quiz covers the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of each type of energy source, including their environmental impacts. Get ready to explore the future of energy!
