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Energy Resources Earth Sci Ch. 26 The Amazing Mr. Batts
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Traditional sources of Energy Wood-fuel for heating and cooking Field crops and fecal material are also burned.
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Fossil Fuels Energy sources that formed over geologic time (millions of years) From decomposition and compression of organic matter Ex= coal, oil, natural gas, petroleum
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How oil forms Ocean Odyssey - Oil [www.keepvid.com].mp4 Ocean Odyssey - Oil [www.keepvid.com].mp4 Ocean Odyssey - Oil [www.keepvid.com].mp4
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Alternative Energy Resources
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Hydroelectic Power - How it Works [www.keepvid.com].mp4 Hydroelectic Power - How it Works [www.keepvid.com].mp4 Hydroelectic Power - How it Works [www.keepvid.com].mp4 Geothermal Energy Process [www.keepvid.com].mp4 Geothermal Energy Process [www.keepvid.com].mp4 Geothermal Energy Process [www.keepvid.com].mp4
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Solar Advantages: Will last forever Will last forever Free Free No pollution No pollution Disadvantages: Can’t use at night, unless use batteries Can’t use at night, unless use batteries Solar panels and installation are expensive Solar panels and installation are expensive
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Hydroelectric power Advantages: Neverending supply Neverending supply Nonpolluting Nonpolluting Disadvantages: Must be located near a river Must be located near a river Can flood large areas Can flood large areas Alters ecosystems Alters ecosystems
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Geothermal Energy Advantages: Abundant and reliable Abundant and reliable Disadvantages: When tapped, cooler water takes its place When tapped, cooler water takes its place Has minerals that can clog pipes Has minerals that can clog pipes
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Wind Energy Advantages: Unlimited energy source Unlimited energy source Wind farms can be built quickly Wind farms can be built quickly Nonpolluting, don’t need water Nonpolluting, don’t need water Disadvantages: Not steady winds in all areas Not steady winds in all areas Not attractive Not attractive
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Nuclear Energy Advantages: Don’t produce CO 2 (clean energy) Don’t produce CO 2 (clean energy) Little Uranium makes lots of energy Little Uranium makes lots of energy Disadvantages: Risk of nuclear accident Risk of nuclear accident High costs to built and operate High costs to built and operate
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Japan videos YouTube - Caught on Tape: Tsunami hits Japan port town YouTube - Caught on Tape: Tsunami hits Japan port town YouTube - Caught on Tape: Tsunami hits Japan port town YouTube - Scary footage: Tsunami waves raging, buildings burn after 8.9 Japan earthquake YouTube - Scary footage: Tsunami waves raging, buildings burn after 8.9 Japan earthquake YouTube - Scary footage: Tsunami waves raging, buildings burn after 8.9 Japan earthquake
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Biomass Advantages: Usually easy to find Usually easy to find Can use trees, grass, animal wastes Can use trees, grass, animal wastes Disadvantages: Produces CO 2 and particulates (smoke, ash) Produces CO 2 and particulates (smoke, ash)
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How can we use energy more efficiently? (student response) Cars, at home, at school, electricity, appliances, carpooling, insulation,
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Human impacts Ozone hole- CFCs Global warming Acid rain (pH less than 5.0; sulfur dioxides and nitrogen oxides
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Water Usage in the US 41% Agriculture 38% Power plant cooling 11% Industry 10% Public
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