E.Sci HW: pg190-191 #7,15,16,20, 21,30 (Sec7.3)

Section 7.3: Renewable Energy
Earth Science HW:
Text pg.190 #7,15,16,20,21,30
(Rd pg. 176-180)
Due: Wednesday 1/10/24

Open Ended

Pg 190

#7) Explain the difference(s) between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.

Multiple Choice

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#15) Energy experts have harnessed geothermal energy by

• a) building dams

• b) building wind generators

• c) drilling wells

• d) burning coal

Multiple Choice

Pg 190

#16) In a hydroelectric power plant, running water produces energy by spinning a

• a) turbine

• b) wind mill

• c) fan

• d) reactor

Open Ended

Pg 190

#20) Describe one advantage and one disadvantage of obtaining energy from nuclear fission.

Open Ended

Pg 190

#21) Describe one advantage and one disadvantage of the use of solar energy.

Open Ended

Pg 191

#30) Making Calculations: In one year, the U.S. produces 95,000 megawatts of power from renewable energy sources. If 3% of this power came from wind energy, how much energy did wind power produce that year? (It is a good idea to show/describe your work!)