Physics Test #2 - Energy Sources

Question 1

Fossil fuels

Answer 1

Advantages:
-tech’s already in place
Disadvantages:
-releases pollutants

Question 2

Nuclear

Answer 2

Advantages:
-lots of energy from little fuel
Disadvantages:
-radioactive

Question 3

Hydroelectricity

Answer 3

Advantages:
-inexpensive electricity production
Disadvantages:
-huge environmental impact

Question 4

Sunlight

Answer 4

Advantages:
-clean source
Disadvantages:
-expensive

Question 5

Wind

Answer 5

Advantages:
-land can still be used on windfarms
Disadvantages:
-wind is inconsistent