Unit 6 Fossil Fuels & Energy Lecture Notes

Petroleum

Natural gas

Coal

Wind

They are cheaper to install.

They produce low amounts of greenhouse gases.

They require less land.

They are available everywhere.

They are expensive and pollute the air.

They do not produce electricity consistently and require large parcels of land.

They are always located near cities and are easy to store.

They are nonrenewable and produce greenhouse gases.

It is easy to produce and store.

It can be replenished easily and reduces environmental impact.

It is always cheaper than non-renewable energy.

It does not require any technology to access.

Amount of sunlight and rainfall

Temperature, pressure, time, and organic matter

Wind speed and humidity

Type of soil and water availability

They are expensive to build and require a lot of water.

They produce large amounts of carbon dioxide and create pollutants.

They are unreliable and cannot be transported.

They use renewable resources and are environmentally friendly.

Higher costs

Increased safety issues

Reduced environmental impact

Significant environmental impact