Questions Flashcards
What are the primary energy sources that have dominated global energy production over the past 2020 years, and what impact do they have on greenhouse emissions?
Fossil fuels - oil, gas, coal. 75 % of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions.
How did the industrial revolution influence the use of coal as an energy source, and what technological advancements were pivotal during this period.
The industrial revolution influenced coal because the first steam engine was largely powered by coal.
What are the primary energy sources that are expected for global energy production in the future and what impact will this have on greenhouse gas emissions.
renewable energy, natural gas, and nuclear power.
wind, solar, hydro, biomass
What were the primary energy sources used by humans before the industrial revolution, and how did this change over time?
wood, animal power, human labour
Describe the significance of the Hoover dam in the context of energy production and its impact on hydropower generation
a major source of hydropower, converting the potential energy of water stored in Lake Mead into electricity. It has a total generating capacity of about 2,080 megawatts, which is enough to power approximately 1.3 million homes.
