non renewable

Question 1

Can be replenished naturally, at or near rate of consumption & reused

Answer 1

renewable

Question 2

Exist in fixed amounts on earth & can’t easily be replaced or regenerated

Answer 2

nonrenewable

Question 3

What is the most environmentally friendly fossil fuel?

Answer 3

Natural gas

Question 4

Fossilized remains of ancient biomass that take millions of years to form

Answer 4

Fossil Fuels

Question 5

Describe how is electricity produced from fossil fuels such as coal?

Answer 5

Heat →Water into Steam → Steam turns a turbine → Turbine powers generator → Generator produces electricity

Question 6

What is the type of coal that is most commonly used for domestic heating, that contains the most carbon?

Answer 6

Anthracite

Question 7

advantage of coal

Answer 7

Cheap! Least expensive fossil fuel to extract and use
Easy to transport
Useful in generating electricity

Question 8

disadvantage of coal

Answer 8

CO2 emissions
habitat destruction
pollutants (toxic)

Question 8

advantages of nuclear energy

Answer 8

clean energy source
creates jobs

Question 9

What element is used as a nuclear energy source?

Answer 9

Uranium

Question 10

What are some environmental concerns related to fracking?

Answer 10

⛰️ well leaking & contaminating groundwater with fracking fluid
⛰️ Hab. loss/fragment
⛰️ CH4 (GHG) release
⛰️ Depletion of ground or surface waters nearby (as they’re drawn from for fracking fluid)