Random Stuff - Unit 6

Question 1

Kinetic energy vs potential energy

Answer 1

Kinetic energy: energy of motion
Potential energy: stored energy that can be released to cause motion

Question 2

What process is used to turn turbines?

Answer 2

Electromagnetic induction

Question 3

Photovoltaic

Answer 3

used to produce electricity on a small scale
Can produce electrify without a turbine

Question 4

Shale

Answer 4

sedimentary rock formed by clay, mud, and silt

Question 5

Oil shale

Answer 5

shale that contains kerogen

Question 6

Oil sands

Answer 6

loose sands and sandstones saturated with bitumen

Question 7

First generation biofuel

Answer 7

grown on arable land
Usually food crops like sugarcane and corn

Question 8

Second generation biofuel

Answer 8

produced from crop by-products
May be gasified to produce syngas or pyrolyze

Question 9

Third generation biofuel

Answer 9

still mostly experimental
Mostly based around algae

Question 10

Fourth generation biofuel

Answer 10

Use living material to produce energy directly