All Flashcards
Why are fossil fuels a concern?
They contribute significantly to climate change and air pollution.
Why is renewable energy important?
Crucial for a sustainable future due to reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
What makes biomass renewable?
It is renewable if production rate exceeds consumption rate.
What is the environmental impact of oil spills?
Devastation to ecosystems, harm to water supplies, and wildlife deaths.
Why is anthracite the most efficient coal?
It has the highest heat content compared to other types of coal.
What are the benefits of cogeneration?
Increased energy efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Why is natural gas considered cleaner?
It releases fewer pollutants when burned compared to coal and oil.
What are the challenges of renewable energy?
Intermittency, infrastructure costs, and land use requirements.
What is the significance of OPA90?
Oil Pollution Act of 1990, regulates oil spill response and prevention.
What is the impact of tar sand extraction?
Habitat destruction and water pollution.
What are the stages of coal formation?
Peat, Lignite, Bituminous, Anthracite.
How is crude oil extracted?
Requires drilling and refining.
What is the purpose of OPA90?
To regulate oil spill response and prevention following the Exxon Valdez disaster.