Energy Resources
Nuclear and Solar
Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Energy is found at the core of a atom, it is created when atomic bonds are formed. The atomic bonds are broken with nuclear fission, when the bonds are broken it releases the nuclear energy. It is most commonly used in one of two ways, the first is the energy produces heat and then used for energy. The second is to make the energy convert to steam, then power large turbines which convert it to electrical energy.
How a Nuclear fission works
Here is a short and easy to read diagram of how a nuclear fission works
Cons of Nuclear energy
All though Nuclear energy provides a non-polluting energy source if the unthinkable happens, like a massive leak it could potentially kill the environment for decades.
Pros of Nuclear energy
Unlike fossil fuels this resource is renewable and cannot run out. It also doesn't pollute the enviornment.
What should we do?
This is a topic that science has been contemplating for years what to do, But there are ways we can decreases the risk for example we can cut back on the amount of nuclear energy we use by using other sources for example my next topic, solar energy.
Solar Energy
Solar energy is a energy completely from the sun. It is formed by harvesting the sun's energy with P.V cells which transfers the sun's radiant and thermal energy to electrical energy that goes on to heat houses and power buildings.
Fun Facts :
- The P.V cells were created by Bell Telephone researchers.
- Scientists came up with a idea to make a island completely used for solar energy
P.V Cells
This is a diagram of how a P.V Cells process the suns energy to make electricity.
Solar Energy Growing Rapidly
This is a graph of how the popularity of solar energy has increased rapidly over the years.
The Cost of Solar Panels
This is a line graph of how the cost of solar panels had increased and decreased over time.
Nuclear Energy - Fun Fact Series EP38 | Mocomi Kids
Bill Nye - How Stuff Works - Solar Energy
BIBLIOGRAPHY
This is a short list of all the sources I used to find this information.
- www.energy.gov (Nuclear Speed Dating by Pat Adams Copyright March 10, 2015)
- www.eia.gov (Uranium (Nuclear) Basics By Energy Kids Published by U.S Energy Information Administration)
- www.youtube.com
- www.google.com
- Physical Science Textbook