Unit 4 Energy Resources

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What is the second step of electricity generation in a thermal power plant?

Back

Water is boiled.

Front

What is overburden in the context of mining?

Back

The surface material that needs to be removed to mine.

Front

What method is used for extracting deep tar sand deposits?

Back

In-situ.

Front

What is a major environmental concern associated with coal usage?

Back

High carbon footprint, acid mine drainage, and mercury emissions.

Front

What does Wisconsin export to other states for fracking?

Back

Sand.

Front

Define thermal power plant.

Back

A facility that generates electricity by using heat energy from burning fuel.

Front

What is the role of a turbine in electricity generation?

Back

To convert steam energy into mechanical energy.

Front

What is hydraulic fracturing (fracking)?

Back

A method used to extract oil and gas from underground by injecting high-pressure fluid.

Front

Explain the term 'carbon footprint.'

Back

The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product.

Front

What is acid mine drainage?

Back

Water that is polluted by contact with sulfur-bearing materials in mining operations.