3/5 Flashcards
A big problem with depending on fossil fuels as a primary energy source is that they are-
nonrenewable
Which process is used by the sun to produce its energy
Nuclear fission
Which process is used by nuclear power plants to produce energy
Nuclear fisson
The main disadvantage of nuclear power is-
Long half life of waste products
One largely untaped renewable energy source avaliable in the highlands of virgina is-
wind energy
The source of geothermal energy is-
the crust of the earth (hot)
What is needed for water vapor to turn into clouds
nucleus condesation
what MAIN gas is being produced by fossil fuels which may inrease global waring
carbon dioxide
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Most coal deposits in virginia are found in which region
Appalachia plateau
Most gravel and sand deposits in virginia are found in which region
Coastal plain
photovaltaic energy is-
electrical
one largely untapped renewable energy avalible in virginia is-
tidal energy
