HS ES Alternative Energy 7.1

Open Ended

What are some examples of alternative energy sources?

Multiple Select

What are some advantages to solar energy?

• reduce greenhouse emissions

• expensive to start/maintain

• abundant

• requires good sun exposure

• renewable

Multiple Select

What are some disadvantages to solar energy?

• reduce greenhouse emissions

• expensive to start/maintain

• building solar panels creates hazardous materials

• requires good sun exposure

• renewable

Multiple Select

What are some advantages to geothermal energy?

• renewable

• expensive to maintain

• limited area of availability

• abundant

• reduce greenhouse emissions

Multiple Select

What are some disadvantages to geothermal energy?

• renewable

• expensive to maintain

• limited area of availability

• can cause pollution

• reduce greenhouse emissions

Multiple Select

What are some advantages to hydroelectric power?

• renewable

• reduced greenhouse emissions

• harms aquatic life

• not easily transportable

• long powerplant lifespan

Multiple Select

What are some disadvantages to hydroelectric power?

• expensive to build/maintain

• reduced greenhouse emissions

• harms aquatic life

• not easily transportable

• long powerplant lifespan

Open Ended

What were some things that most alternative energy sources had in common?

Open Ended

Pick 1 of the 6 alternative energy sources discussed today (solar, biofuels, geothermal, hydrogen fuel cells, hydroelectric, or wind).

Is this a viable option for your area? Why or why not?