Alternative Energy Presentations

One disadvantage of a microwave is

• it takes up about the same amount of space as a conventional electric oven

• it gives off radiation

• it makes a noise when it's finished

• it's as expensive as a conventional electric oven

A disadvantage of a hybrid cars is--

• it can go farther than the most economical gas-powered car

• it's more expensive than most gas-powered car

• it has both a battery and gas to use for energy

• they're built heavier than gas-powered cars

One disadvantage of the Uber system is

• you can't choose what kind of car you get

• the cars are usually newer and therefore more expensive

• most of the cars are hybrids

• most of the cars still give off emissions

One advantage of wind turbines on land is-

• that crops can still be grown under them

• that they don't make any noise

• that they don't have any environmental impact

• that they can be placed anywhere that it's flat

• all of the above are true

One disadvantage of wind turbines is-

• they require a lot of space to make a lot of energy

• they pose a threat to birds and bats

• they're noisy

• that strong wind currents aren't always available

• all of the above are true

Which of the following are fossil fuels?

• (1) oil

• (2) natural gas

• (3) coal

• all of the above

• only (1) and (3) answers are correct

An accurate definition of "carbon footprint" would be-

• all the carbon a person uses in a lifetime

• all the carbon dioxide a person gives off in a lifetime

• all the carbon dioxide that is released because of a person's activities

• all the carbon dioxide that is taken in by trees

One of the biggest advantages of using solar heating is-

• that there are no emissions

• that the solar panels are light weight

• that not many are needed to make electricity

• that the solar panels aren't expensive

One of the biggest benefits of using nuclear power is-

• that there isn't any waste

• that it's very efficient

• that it's cheaper than using fossil fuels

• that it's renewable

What is one of the drawbacks (negatives) of geothermal energy?

• It's non-renewable

• It's too expensive to be a good source of energy

• It releases emissions

• It is only found in Europe