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Energy consumption in the United States

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1 Energy consumption in the United States
Production of electricity uses most of the energy consumed in the U.S.

2 How is electricity generated?
Use the video link to the right to answer the following questions: How does a thermal power plant work? Put the steps in order. _____ spinning magnet converts kinetic energy into electrical energy _____ water converted to steam _____ pressurized steam turns a turbine _____ energy source heats water _____ turbine spins magnet in a generator What sources of energy may be used to heat the water and convert it to steam?

3 Which Law of Thermodynamics?

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5 In the U. S., most thermal power plants are powered by fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas.

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