Energy
By: Blake, Abdullah, Jenna & Calee
what are the disadvantages of nonrenewable resources?
fossil fuels. will run out. and will damage wildlife habitats.
nuclear energy. it is expensive to build,accidents can resulit in dangerous leaks of radiation.
what are the advantages of nonrenewable resources?
fossil fuels. easy to transport and cheaper to use.
nuclear energy. does not produce air pollution.
What energy resources are nonrenewable and renewable?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of renewable resources?
- We never run out of renewable resources
- Requires less maintenance for traditional generators
- Costs less money
- Produces little or no waste
- Difficult to generate
- Have to build more energy facilities
- Supply relies on weather
What is a short description of biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, wind, petroleum, natural gas, coal, propane, and uranium?
What are some ways to conserve energy?
Water-Check toilet, sinks, and pipes for leeks.
Recycling-Provdes less waste.
How does solar power conserve energy? What are some good things about solar energy?
Five ways to conserve energy in our school!
2: Turn off water when not using it.
3: Unplug chargers when not being used.
4: Turn off technology when not needed, so that way you won't to use chargers as frequently.
5: Charge devices at home.
Energy
- Geothermal- Renewable
- Hydropower-Renewable
- Solar-Renewable
- Biomass-Renewable
- Natural gas-Non-renewable
- Coal-Non-renewable
- Petroleum-Non-renewable
Energy Sources
Hydropower-Energy that comes from water dams.
Solar- Energy that comes from the sun.
Biomass- Energy sources that come from dead and decayed animals and plants.
Natural gas- A fossil fuel formed when layers of buried plants.
Coal- Form from decomposition
Petroleum- Mixed liquid of hydrocarbons that is present in certain rock