Topic 9: How does the river help us produce energy? Discussion: Fri 10/ & Mon 10/8 Homework Due: Wed 10/10
Questions for homework What are the primary sources of energy generation in our area? How is the river used in energy generation? What is the impact on the river? Is this use sustainable? EXPLAIN your answers. Due Friday, October 5
What are the primary sources of energy generation in our area? fossil fuels coal oil natural gas nuclear fission renewable solar (direct & photovoltaic) wind biomass geothermal ocean (thermal, tidal, wave) hydrogen
Impacts extraction refining use waste
Energy resources & impacts For Monday Review Chapters 20, 21, 22 Chapters 18 & 19 Pick one “conventional” energy source (Ch. 20, 21) and one “renewable” energy source (Ch. 22) What is the impact of using this source on the Illinois River?
coal use in the valley impact on the river
oil
natural gas
nuclear fission
solar (direct & photovoltaic)
wind
biomass
geothermal
ocean (thermal, tidal, wave)
hydrogen
Questions for homework What are the primary sources of energy generation in our area? How is the river used in energy generation? What is the impact on the river? Is this use sustainable? EXPLAIN your answers. Due Friday, October 5