Conserving energy means?
Using less energy, saving energy
Some experts estimate that the world will run out of what within the next 50 years?
fossil fuels
True or false: other energy sources can easily replace fossil fuels?
false
true or false: hydro electricity is clean
true
true or false: our current use of nuclear energy no longer has safety concerns
false
wind is a what?
renewable energy source
what is a benefit of renewable energy?
multiple answers: energy that produces no greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels and reduces some types of air pollution
What is a drawback to renewable energy
cannot be stored easily, not available all the time
true or false: some forms of renewable energy are very expensive
true
name one thing you can do in the bathroom to conserve energy
don't run water while you brush your teeth; shorter showers
name one reason to conserve energy (hint fossil fuels)
limited supply of fossil fuels
name another good reason to conserve energy (hint environment)
protect the environment
burning fossil fuels in cars or by industry pollutes what?
the air we breathe
true or false: our use of fossil fuels is not impacting the earths environment
false
what chemical do fossil fuels produce when they are burned?
carbon dioxide
carbon dioxide goes into the air where it prevents the BLANK from Earth's surface from escaping into space
heat
