Unit 6 Fossil Fuels & Energy Lecture Notes

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Energy is the ability to do

.

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Why is energy important in our daily lives?

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How do renewable and nonrenewable energy sources differ?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a renewable energy source used in the United States?

• Petroleum

• Natural gas

• Coal

• Wind

Multiple Choice

What is one major environmental benefit of using renewable energy resources like wind, solar, and small-scale hydro?

• They are cheaper to install.

• They produce low amounts of greenhouse gases.

• They require less land.

• They are available everywhere.

Multiple Choice

What are two main challenges of using renewable energy resources mentioned in the slides?

• They are expensive and pollute the air.

• They do not produce electricity consistently and require large parcels of land.

• They are always located near cities and are easy to store.

• They are nonrenewable and produce greenhouse gases.

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Solar plants must be located in areas with large amounts of

and high sun levels year-round.

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Explain one negative impact of wind or hydroelectric power mentioned in the slides.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best explains why renewable energy is considered beneficial to the environment?

• It is easy to produce and store.

• It can be replenished easily and reduces environmental impact.

• It is always cheaper than non-renewable energy.

• It does not require any technology to access.

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Describe the process by which fossil fuels are formed from ancient plants and animals.

Multiple Choice

Which factors determine the type of fossil fuel that is formed during decomposition?

• Amount of sunlight and rainfall

• Temperature, pressure, time, and organic matter

• Wind speed and humidity

• Type of soil and water availability

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Fossil fuels are used in electricity production, transport fuels, and the production of

and cosmetics.

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Explain how burning fossil fuels in power plants leads to the generation of electricity.

Multiple Choice

What are two major disadvantages of fossil fuel power plants mentioned in the lesson?

• They are expensive to build and require a lot of water.

• They produce large amounts of carbon dioxide and create pollutants.

• They are unreliable and cannot be transported.

• They use renewable resources and are environmentally friendly.

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Why is continuing to access fossil fuels problematic?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are impacts of extracting fossil fuels from unconventional reserves?

• Higher costs

• Increased safety issues

• Reduced environmental impact

• Significant environmental impact

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Fossil fuels are used to produce

, fuel transportation, and make many common items.

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How would you explain the concept of energy to someone who has never heard of it before?