14. Alternative Energy Sources

Question

a. Solar energy - light energy and radiant heat energy from the sun converted to
electrical energy
b. Wind power
i. fastest growing energy sector
ii. estimated that wind generation could produce about 40% of the
country's present energy needs
c. Hydroelectric power - uses the kinetic energy of moving water to turn turbines
and generate electricity
d. Nuclear Power
15. Methods to Reduce CO2 Emissions and Slow Climate Change
a. Energy Efficiency
i. Energy efficient light bulbs and appliances
● An energy-saving light bulb (Compact Fluorescent Light) uses
approximately 1/4 of the energy consumed by an incandescent
bulb.
● Use energy labels to look at appliances and energy efficiency.
Insulating homes and businesses
c. Mitigating deforestation
i. A single mature tree can absorb carbon dioxide at a rate of 48 lbs./year14
16. Natural Resources
a. Renewable resources
i. Resources that can be ______________ naturally at a rate comparable to
their consumption.
ii. Examples: Solar energy, wind energy, ________, and ________.
b. Nonrenewable resources
i. Resources that exist in finite amounts and cannot be ____________ at a
rate that matches their consumption.
ii. Examples: Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas), ________, and ________

Answer 1

14. Alternative Energy Sources

a. Solar energy - light energy and radiant heat energy from the sun converted to electrical energy.
b. Wind power
i. fastest growing energy sector
ii. estimated that wind generation could produce about 40% of the country's present energy needs
c. Hydroelectric power - uses the kinetic energy of moving water to turn turbines and generate electricity.
d. Nuclear Power

15. Methods to Reduce CO2 Emissions and Slow Climate Change

a. Energy Efficiency
i. Energy-efficient light bulbs and appliances
● An energy-saving light bulb (Compact Fluorescent Light) uses approximately 1/4 of the energy consumed by an incandescent bulb.
● Use energy labels to look at appliances and energy efficiency.
b. Insulating homes and businesses
c. Mitigating deforestation
i. A single mature tree can absorb carbon dioxide at a rate of 48 lbs./year.

16. Natural Resources

a. Renewable resources
i. Resources that can be replenished naturally at a rate comparable to their consumption.
ii. Examples: Solar energy, wind energy, biomass, and geothermal energy.
b. Nonrenewable resources
i. Resources that exist in finite amounts and cannot be replenished at a rate that matches their consumption.
ii. Examples: Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas), uranium, and minerals.