enviromental systems unit 9 quiz 3
wind farm - ANSa group of wind turbines that produce electricity
wind turbine - ANSA turbine that converts wind energy into electricity
Moving towards a more sustainable energy future involves ___. - ANSdecentralizing power systems
biofuel - ANSplant materials or solid wastes that have been converted to a gaseous or liquid form
biomass energy - ANSplant materials or animal wastes that can be burned for energy
geothermal energy - ANSheat stored in soil, underground rocks, and the fluid in the earth's mantle
geothermal heat pump - ANSa system that uses temperature differences between the ground and the
air to heat or cool houses
hydrothermal reservoir - ANSa place within the earth's crust that has concentrated areas of heat
solid biomass - ANSwood, plant materials, or animal feces that are burned directly
Which has greater net energy for producing electricity? - ANSwind
According the EPA, the most efficient way to cool or heat a home is through ___. - ANSa geothermal
heat pump
_____ energy has moderate to high net energy and can be used on existing farmlands, but it can be
dangerous to birds and is not always reliable - ANSwind
wind farm - ANSa group of wind turbines that produce electricity
wind turbine - ANSA turbine that converts wind energy into electricity
Moving towards a more sustainable energy future involves ___. - ANSdecentralizing power systems
biofuel - ANSplant materials or solid wastes that have been converted to a gaseous or liquid form
biomass energy - ANSplant materials or animal wastes that can be burned for energy
geothermal energy - ANSheat stored in soil, underground rocks, and the fluid in the earth's mantle
geothermal heat pump - ANSa system that uses temperature differences between the ground and the
air to heat or cool houses
hydrothermal reservoir - ANSa place within the earth's crust that has concentrated areas of heat
solid biomass - ANSwood, plant materials, or animal feces that are burned directly
Which has greater net energy for producing electricity? - ANSwind
According the EPA, the most efficient way to cool or heat a home is through ___. - ANSa geothermal
heat pump
_____ energy has moderate to high net energy and can be used on existing farmlands, but it can be
dangerous to birds and is not always reliable - ANSwind
