1. The energy source that provided Connecticut with most of its electricity in 2003 is associated with which of the following problems?
a. the storage of radioactive wastes
b. the greenhouse effect
c. rising sea level’s impact on coastlines
d. acid rain’s effect on ecosystems
2. The production of electricity from fossil fuels and nuclear is similar in that both
a. depend upon a fission reaction
b. release large amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere
c. involve chemical burning
d. use heat to produce electricity
3. According to the data provided, which energy source(s) showed an increased use for electricity generation from 1999 to 2003?
Which source(s) showed a decrease?
4.Describe at least three different types of “renewable” energy sources. Which ones might be most appropriate for use by Connecticut residents? Which ones might be least appropriate?
a. the storage of radioactive wastes
b. the greenhouse effect
c. rising sea level’s impact on coastlines
d. acid rain’s effect on ecosystems
2. The production of electricity from fossil fuels and nuclear is similar in that both
a. depend upon a fission reaction
b. release large amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere
c. involve chemical burning
d. use heat to produce electricity
3. According to the data provided, which energy source(s) showed an increased use for electricity generation from 1999 to 2003?
Which source(s) showed a decrease?
4.Describe at least three different types of “renewable” energy sources. Which ones might be most appropriate for use by Connecticut residents? Which ones might be least appropriate?