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1 7-3 Renewable energy

2 See Ya! Fossil fuels could be gone in 200 years
Safety concerns with nuclear energy Renewable energy – can be replaced in a human life span

3 Geothermal Energy Energy from the Earth's interior Magma
Steam and hot water – heat Steam to turn turbine

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8 Solar Energy Energy from the Sun’s radiation
Every 15 minutes the Earth gets enough energy from the Sun to energy needs for a year How to capture it?

9 Passive Systems No moving parts Windows facing the Sun

10 Active Systems Solar collectors Water circulates through tubes in box
Photovoltaic cell– solar energy directly into electricity Small amounts

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14 Moving Water Hydroelectric – electricity from moving water Dams Tides
11% of energy in US Dams Tides Rivers

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18 Biomass Plant material Manure Organic Matter Burned to generate energy
Developing Countries

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20 Wind Energy Wind turbines to generate electricity
Wind – air pressure differences from heating Wind farms

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