Description should include the characteristics and uses of
- renewable sources
- hydro (dams)
- solar photovoltaics
- wind
- tidal/currents and waves
- geothermal (natural steam vents)
- biomass
- non-renewable sources
- fossil fuels (e.g., coal, natural gas, liquid propane [LP] gas, oils)
- nuclear (uranium)
- recycled oils.
Process/Skill Questions
- What is the environmental impact of each of the sources of energy?
- Which sources of energy give off the most radiation?
- Which sources of energy would be considered baseloads, and why?
- How can we evaluate the cost effectiveness of a new energy source?