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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-235
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.
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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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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: Radioactive waste)
What is a disadvantage of using nuclear fuel (Hint: Radioactive waste)
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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
- A disadvantage of fossil fuels and biomass is carbon dioxide.
- Uranium has 3 million times the energy of coal.
- About 85% of electricity in the US is from fossil fuels.
- Examples of fossil fuels: petroleum, natural gas, gasoline, oil, coal, octane.
- Fractional distillation is used to get different fuels from petroleum.
- Renewable energy sources: solar, hydroelectric, wind, geothermal, hydrogen fuel cells, biomass.
- Non-renewable energy sources: fossil fuels, nuclear energy.
- Biomass includes wood, soy, corn, fibers, rice hulls.
- A disadvantage of using hydrogen fuel cells is expense.
- An advantage of using nuclear fuel is zero carbon dioxide.
- A disadvantage of using nuclear fuel is radioactive waste.
- The source of geothermal energy is heat from inside the Earth.
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Description
This quiz covers essential concepts from chapters 8 and 20 regarding various energy sources. It highlights the advantages and disadvantages of fossil fuels, biomass, and nuclear energy, as well as renewable sources like solar and wind. Test your knowledge on the characteristics and applications of these energy types.
