Renewable vs Nonrenewable
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9th - 12th Grade
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Mr. Geldmaker
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Renewable vs Nonrenewable
Continuing studies of energy
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Poll
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Poll
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Multiple Select
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Renewable
Wind - Free & efficient, but unreliable
Solar - Free & efficient, but unreliable
Hydro - Free & efficient, but the environmental impact
Geothermal - Low cost, no greenhouse gases, again, environmental impact
Tidal - predictable, efficient, but limited generation
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Nonrenewable
Oil - reliable, cost and availability; pollution, greenhouse gases
Natural Gas - high energy yield; explosive, contamination
Coal - inexpensive, reliable; pollution, mining, waste creation
Nuclear - produces large amounts of energy; thermal discharge, radioactive waste
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So what's the difference?
Gas cars - average costs $22,000 est
Electric cars - average costs $31,000 est
Cost of gas for a year - $4,000 est
Cost of charging for a year - $1800 est
These are estimates; does not include maintenance or insurance.
Renewable vs Nonrenewable
Continuing studies of energy
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