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Alternate Energy

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