APES Unit 6: Energy Resources and Consumption

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What is a significant environmental cost associated with natural gas?

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Trace metals released during combustion.

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What are some forms of biomass energy?

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Biomass energy can be burned directly as wood, manure, or charcoal.

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What is a major reason solar energy represents a small portion of U.S. energy production?

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Lack of investment.

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In most power plants, what is the primary use of heat energy?

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To create steam which turns turbines.

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Which energy source does the world NOT get most of its energy from?

Back

Hydroelectric.

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What are the primary sources of energy consumption globally?

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Fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewable sources.

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What is the process of converting biomass into energy called?

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Biomass conversion.

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What is one advantage of using solar energy?

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It is renewable and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

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What is a disadvantage of natural gas as an energy source?

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It can release greenhouse gases and other pollutants.

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What is the role of turbines in power plants?

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Turbines convert steam energy into mechanical energy to generate electricity.