Alternate Energy Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
Why we are experiencing a world-wide energy crisis? | lots of people are using lots of gadgets and we are running out of energy! |
What are the four types of Fossil fuels (C.O.N.G.? | Coil, Oil, Natural Gas |
Which type of energy is always available to us? Renewable or non-renewable energy? | Renewable |
What does coal come from? | Decaying plants |
What are the 4 stages of coal formation (in the correct order)? | Peat, lignite, bituminous, anthracite |
How oil is formed? | It is formed from dead sea animals |
Name 3 different alternate fuel sources (ex: for your home, etc.) | wood, solar energy, nuclear energy |
Name 3 Advantages of solar energy | free, non-polluting, no one owns it |
Name 2 Disadvantages of solar energy: | expensive to store, not constant |
What are three things you need to do to your home to collect solar energy? | 1) Solar collectors that are perpendicular to the sun's rays 2) Massive storage areas 3) Big windows facing south |
Which type of solar energy collection uses moving parts? Passive or Active? | Active Solar Energy |
What are the 5 types of alternate (renewable) energy sources? | Wind, tidal, geothermal, photovoltaic, biomass |
What is the best way to conserve energy while driving? | Drive 55 mph |
Which is the best way to save water? Shower or bath? | Take a bath |
What should you do to your light bulbs to save energy? | Dust them often |
What type of bulb should you use to save energy? | Fluorescent bulbs |
What should you put on your windows to save energy? | weatherstripping |
What does "refitting" your home mean? | Altering your home to save energy |
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