Type of energy or fuel Wind Solar Natural Gas Coal Crude Oil/petroleum Nuclear Hydroelectric power Does it add additional greenhouse gases and heavy pollution when in operation? Yes No No Yes No Yes Yes No No No Yes No Yes Yes Is it fossil fuel? Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes Is it renewable? Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No No Yes Is it energy dense and available on demand (always reliable) Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Can it be transported long distances and stored in large volume? Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Type of energy or fuel Wind Solar Natural Gas Coal Crude Oil/petroleum Nuclear Hydroelectric power Does it add additional greenhouse gases and heavy pollution when in operation? Yes No No Yes No Yes Yes No No No Yes No Yes Yes Is it fossil fuel? Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes Is it renewable? Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No No Yes Is it energy dense and available on demand (always reliable) Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Can it be transported long distances and stored in large volume? Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
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Transcribed Image Text:**Table: Characteristics of Various Energy Sources**
| Type of Energy or Fuel | Is Fossil Fuel? | Does it add additional greenhouse gases and pollution when in operation? | Is energy dense and available on demand (always available)? | Can it be transported long distances and stored in large volume? |
|------------------------|----------------|---------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|
| Solar | No | No | No | No |
| Wind | No | No | No | No |
| Hydroelectric power | No | No | Yes | No |
| Nuclear | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Crude Oil/Petroleum | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Natural Gas | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Coal | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
**Explanation:**
- **Solar** energy is renewable, does not contribute to greenhouse gases, but is not energy dense or easily transportable.
- **Wind** shares similar characteristics with solar energy.
- **Hydroelectric power** is renewable, does not emit greenhouse gases during operation, and is energy dense.
- **Nuclear** energy does not rely on fossil fuels but does produce greenhouse gases and pollution. It is energy dense and can be transported and stored efficiently.
- **Crude Oil/Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Coal** are fossil fuels that add greenhouse gases when used. They are energy dense and can be transported long distances and stored easily.
This table effectively categorizes and describes key attributes of different energy sources, focusing on their environmental impact and logistical capabilities.
Transcribed Image Text:**Types of Energy and Fuel: Benefits and Limitations**
This table provides a comparison of different energy and fuel types based on various criteria:
| Type of energy or fuel | Does it add additional greenhouse gases and climate change when in operation? | Is it fossil fuel? | Is it renewable? | Is it energy dense and available on demand (always reliable)? | Can it be transported long distances and stored in large volume? |
|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|-----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
| Biomass and biofuels (Ethanol, plants, biodiesel) | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Geothermal heat and steam | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
**Discussion Points:**
**Biomass and Biofuels (Ethanol, plants, biodiesel):**
- Contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
- Not fossil fuels.
- Renewable energy sources.
- Not energy dense or always reliable.
- Challenging to transport long distances and store in large volumes.
**Geothermal Heat and Steam:**
- Do not contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
- Not fossil fuels.
- Renewable energy sources.
- Energy dense and reliably available on demand.
- Can be transported long distances and stored effectively.
**Which of the following sources of energy can be used forever and in unlimited amounts?**
a) Crude oil
b) Natural gas
c) Biofuels
d) Nuclear
e) Solar
f) Wind
g) Hydroelectric
h) Geothermal
This question encourages students to think about sustainability and the long-term viability of different energy sources.
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| Type of energy or fuel | Does it add additional greenhouse gases and fuel? heavy pollution when. in operation? | Is it fossil fuel? | Is it renewable? | Is it energy dense and available on demand (always reliable) | Can it be transported long distances and stored in large volumes? |
| Natural Gas | YES | YES | No | YES (but depends on factors) | YES |
| Coal | YES | YES | No | YES | YES |
| Crude Oil/petroleum | YES | YES | No | YES | YES |
| Nuclear | No | No | No | YES | YES but depends on factors) |
| Hydroelectric power | No | No | Yes | YES | No |
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