What is Energy?
Definition of energy: Energy is the ability to do work, the ability to cause motion and change.
(la energía es la capacidad para hacer el trabajo, la capacidad de hacer que el movimiento y el cambio)
Sources of energy mentioned: what kinds of energy are there? there´s nuclear, mechanical, solar energy, electrical, chemical, radiant, heat, light and magnetic
(¿qué tipo de energía hay? hay energía nuclear, mecánica, solar, eléctrica, química, radiante, el calor, luz y magnética )
VIDEO 2: Sources of energy:
Sources of Energy
a) sources of energy mentioned the book. Their PROS and CONS.
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(coal,
oil and
natural gas):
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Pro: One of the main advantages of fossil fuels is that they are
abundant. found in many places and in large amounts.
Con: All fossil fuels are essentially non renewable energy sources
because nature cannot create enough to keep up with demand. except the
natural gas, the fossil fuels produce pollutants.
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Hydroelectric power:
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Pro: the dams produce a great deal of needed electricity. there are
more than 2000 hydroelectric dams in the united states. they produce about 10
percent of the nation´s electricity
and produce,too , about 20 percent off the world´s electricity
Con: the flood prevention is good for people, but not so good for the
environment. the flooding produces sediments, which is a mixture of gravel,
sand and topsoil. when a river is dammed, it cannot renew the soil rich in
farmlands located near rivers. the dams also block the route for fish.
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Solar energy:
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Pro: the solar panel and solar cells produce lots of electricity and
heat. since the sun sends abundant free energy streaming toward earth 24
hours a day, people in many parts of the world.
Con: the first problem with solar cells is that they are very
expensive to manufacture.
the second problem is that not all areas of the world get abundant
sunlight.
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Nuclear power:
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Pro: the uranium releases an incredible amount of energy. one
kilogram (2.2 lbs) of uranium can produce more energy than 3 million
kilograms (6.6 lbs) of coal.
Con: many people oppose nuclear power because of its dangers. one
danger is the possibility of an accident, a nuclear power plant can´t explode
like an atomic bomb however it can have a steam explosion in the core (the
area containing the uranium) gets too hot
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b) energy sources that do not mention the book.Their PROS and CONS.
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Biomass:
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Pro: The biomass is a renewable source of energy, can be converted to
the other usable forms of like methane gas, or transportation fuels like ethanol and bio- diesel
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Wind energy:
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Geothermal:
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Ocean energy:
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