Environmental Science

Overview

1. [6 points] Describe what fusion and fission are.
2. [8 points] Describe how we generate electricity from nuclear reactions. Is this fusion or fission?
3. [6 points] Describe one method that solar energy can heat a house or water.
4. [6 points] Describe two ways solar energy can be used to generate electricity?
5. [8 points] What is one benefit and one drawback of using waterpower in rivers to generate electricity? Explain each fully.
6. [8 points] Why do people not want to use wind power to generate electricity? What is one solution to this?
7. [8 points] Where does geothermal energy come from? How can it be used to generate electricity