Unit 6: Energy Resources & Consumption

Learning Objectives

ENG-3.A Identify differences between nonrenewable and renewable energy sources.

ENG-3.B Describe trends in energy consumption.

ENG-3.C Identify types of fuels and their uses.

ENG-3.D Identify where natural energy resources occur.

ENG-3.E Describe the use and methods of fossil fuels in power generation.

ENG-3.F Describe the effects of fossil fuels on the environment.

ENG-3.G Describe the use of nuclear energy in power generation.

ENG-3.H Describe the effects of the use of nuclear energy on the environment.

ENG-3.I Describe the effects of the use of biomass in power generation on the environment.

ENG-3.J Describe the use of solar energy in power generation.

ENG-3.K Describe the effects of the use of solar energy in power generation on the environment.

ENG-3.L Describe the use of hydroelectricity in power generation.

ENG-3.M Describe the effects of the use of hydroelectricity in power generation on the environment.

ENG-3.N Describe the use of geothermal energy in power generation.

ENG-3.O Describe the effects of the use of geothermal energy in power generation on the environment.

ENG-3.P Describe the use of hydrogen fuel cells in power generation.

ENG-3.Q Describe the effects of the use of hydrogen fuel cells in power generation on the environment.

ENG-3.R Describe the use of wind energy in power generation.

ENG-3.S Describe the effects of the use of wind energy in power generation on the environment.

ENG-3.T Describe methods for conserving energy.