Eletricity Generation Flashcards
What’s a trade off?
Is a negative that we accept because there is a positive that is worth it.
Ex. Solar panels are expensive but the energy is free after they are installed.
No turbine
Solar
Highest efficiency
Hydroelectric and Tidal Harness
Produce Air Pollution
Fossil Feuls
Biomass
No air pollution
Nuclear
Geothermal
Solar
Wind
Hydroelectric
Tidal Harness
What are the 3 fossil feuls
Coal, oil , natural gas
Renewable Energy
Biomass
Solar
Wind
Tidal Harness
Geothermal
Hydroelectric
Non Renewable
Fossil Feuls and Nuclear
Can be used anywhere
Fossil Feuls
Nuclear
Biomass
Types of Biomass
Wood,crop,landfill,gas,garbage,alcohol Feuls, animal waste.
Thermal Powerplants
Biomass, Fossil Fuels, and Nuclear
Limited Locations
Hydroelectric
Solar
Wind
Geothermal
Tidal Harness
What electricity thing produces radioactive waves?
Nuclear
What electrical thing kills lots of birds
Wind
What’s the most expensive thing
Hydroelectric ( dam )
