Nonrenewable energy accounts for most of our energy use Nonrenewable resources resources that cannot be replenished once

ce used up Fossil fuels A nonrenewable resource; derived from biological material that became fossilized millions of years ago Nuclear fuels A nonrenewable resoursce; derived from radioactive materials that give off energy Commercial energy sources bought and sold, such as coal, oil, and natural gas Subsistence energy sources those gathered by individuals for their own immediate needs The developed world has moved to a heavy reliance on fossil fuels and nuclear energy The developing world still relies largely on wood, charcoal, and animal waste

Electricity is a convenient form of energy Energy carrier - something that can move and deliver energy in a convenient, usable form to end users Turbine a large, steam-powered device that turns a generator The energy source that entails the fewest conversions from its original form to the end use is likely to be the most efficient Cogeneration the use of fuel to generate electricity and produce heat

Fossil fuels provide most of the worlds energy Coal is a solid fuel formed primarily from the remains of trees, ferns, and other plant materials that were preserved 280 million to 360 million years ago

There are four types of coal: lignite, subbituminous, bituminous, and anthracite Coal is a relatively inexpensive fossil fuel and is easy to handle Coal contains a number of impurities that are released into the atmosphere when burned Coal is ideal for stationary combustion applications, like power plants Petroleum a fluid mixture of hydrocarbons, water, and sulfur that occurs in underground deposits

Petroleum products such as oil and gasoline are ideal for mobile combustion applications Petroleum is formed from the remains of ocean-dwelling phytoplankton and fill the pore spaces in rock

Crude oil liquid petroleum removed from the ground Petroleum is easy to transport and is cleaner-burning than coal, but it releases CO2 when burned

Natural gas is a component of petroleum and must be transported by a pipeline Natural gas is considered a clean fossil fuel

Fossil fuels are a finite resource

Fission is a nuclear reaction in which a neutron strikes a relatively large atomic nucleus, which then splits into two or more parts

Nuclear power plants do not produce air pollution during their operation Fossil fuels are still used in constructed the actual power plants as well as mining uranium

The major environmental hazards of nuclear energy are accidents and radioactive waste

I feel that this chapter was difficult for many people. There is so much information to learn about the pros and cons of each type of energy and fuel. Some can be more ideal, but still have their issues. Also, the math can be a little tricky. I honestly just need to keep practicing my math and really get to know each type of energy as thoroughly as I can.