6.5 - Fossil Fuels Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Fossil Fuel Combustion
A
oxygen and fossil fuels that release energy as heat
Produces CO2 and H2O
methane, gasoline, propane, butane, and coal release energy in the same way
2
Q
Cogeneration
A
increasing fuel use efficiency by using the fuel for energy and the heat produced for another reason
3
Q
Nuclear power
A
usually uses uranium 235
Neutron chain reaction
Energy released is used to create electricity
4
Q
What three nuclear meltdowns do you need to know about?
A
Chernobyl, Ukraine
Fukushima Daiichi, Japan
Three-Mile Island
5
Q
Fukushima Daiichi
A
Three different cores had a partial/full meltdown
Caused by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and a 10 meter high tsunami
6
Q
Chernobyl
A
City called chernobyl
Caused by poor design, inexperienced workers, and a lack of safety
