Ch.1-2 Problems Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
A
2
Q
If 30% of the energy from the sun is reflected back into space, where does the remaining energy get used on earth?
A
- 46% thermal
- 23% evaporating water
- 1% turns into air/water currents
- <.01% photosynthesis
3
Q
Renewable energy sources supply ____________ power
A
intermittent
4
Q
The flow of energy is (unimited/finite)
A
finite
5
Q
Renewable energy projects take up a lot of _____, which is in short supply near population centers.
A
space
6
Q
End user energy
A
Energy directly consumed by the user
7
Q
Primary energy
A
energy harvested directly from natural resources
8
Q
Renewable sources include…
A
- Tidal energy
- Biomass
- Geothermal Energy
- Wind energy
- Hydroelectric Power
- Solar energy
9
Q
Non-renewable energy sources include…
A
- Nuclear energy
- Fossil Fuels (petroleum, coal, natural gas, etc)
