Socials U5 Test - Energy Use
Created by keegan15
What is Conventional Energy?
What humans have depended on for the past ~200 years
Ex: Coal, gas, hydro, nuclear
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is Conventional Energy? | What humans have depended on for the past ~200 years
Ex: Coal, gas, hydro, nuclear |
What is Alternative Energy? | New energy sources
Ex: wind, solar, geothermal |
Greenhouse Effect description? | Gases like CO2 and methane help to trip heat in the atmosphere, warming the Earth
Increased production of fossil fuels speed up this process, contributing to global warming |
Some solutions to combat climate change include | 1. Renewable Energy
2. Legal frameworks limiting greenhouse gas emissions
3. Carbon pricing initiatives |