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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?
Carbon dioxide
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?
80%
Give three examples of fossil fuels.
Give three examples of fossil fuels.
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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?
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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").
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What types of things are included in "biomass"?
What types of things are included in "biomass"?
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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?
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What is a disadvantage of using hydrogen fuel cells?
What is a disadvantage of using hydrogen fuel cells?
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What is an advantage of using nuclear fuel?
What is an advantage of using nuclear fuel?
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What is a disadvantage of using nuclear fuel (Hint: R____W______)
What is a disadvantage of using nuclear fuel (Hint: R____W______)
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What is the source of geothermal energy?
What is the source of geothermal energy?
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Study Notes
Chapter 8 and 20 Review
- Fossil fuels, nuclear energy, solar, hydroelectric, wind, geothermal, hydrogen fuel cells, and biomass are energy resources
- Fossil fuels are non-renewable
- Nuclear energy is non-renewable
- Solar, hydroelectric, wind, geothermal, hydrogen fuel cells, and biomass are renewable resources
- A disadvantage of fossil fuels is carbon dioxide
- Three examples of fossil fuels are petroleum, natural gas, and gasoline
- About 3/10 electricity in the United States is produced by fossil fuels
- The process used to get diesel, gasoline, and other products from petroleum is called fractional distillation
- Biomass includes wood, soy, corn, and rice hulls
- Hydrogen fuel cells produce water as product
- A disadvantage of using nuclear fuel is radioactive waste
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This quiz covers essential concepts about various energy sources including fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and renewable resources such as solar and wind. It highlights the advantages and disadvantages of each energy type, and the specific processes involved in fuel production. Test your knowledge on the classification and impact of these energy resources.
