help 3.06

3.06 Research and Apply Project Worksheet
Select one type of Fossil Fuel (Coal, Petroleum or Natural Gas) and one type of Renewable Energy Resource (Solar power, Wind power, Hydropower, Geothermal power, or Biomass). Fossil Fuel: Coal
Renewable resource: Solar Power
Describe this resource
Coal is nonrenewable resource. Solar Power is a renewable resource.
Advantages of this resource (include at least two)
1. Very large amounts of electricity is produced with coal.
2. Inexpensive fossil fuel than any other fossil fuel.
1. Solar power is renewable.
2. Solar power creates no pollution.
Disadvantages of this resource (include at least two)
1. Casualties has happen when digging for coal.
2. Pollution problems
1. Solar panels are very expensive.
2. Solar panels are only good when the sun is shinning outside.
How does collecting this resource effect the environment?
1. It cannot be renewed, cause may too much air pollution when burned. 1. Well not give out pollutions, good for everyone.
How does using this resource effect the environment?
1. Air pollution. No harm if left the same way. 1. It gives solar panels electricity. Climates
Compare the cost of both resources. Which is more expensive to create? Which is more expensive to use? 1. Coal is more expensive to build. Coal is less expensive to use. 1. Solar power is the most expensive to use because of the equipment needed. Its simple to create with the sun shinning.
What technology is involved in gathering or using this resource? 1. Mining for the coal. 1. Solar panels for the Solar power of the sun.
How do we use this resource to generate electricity? 1. Coal is burned into fuel then made into electricity. 1. With the solar panel it absorbs the sun rays from the sun and conducts electricity.
What are the potential hazards associated with using and this resource? (include at least two)
1. Harmful for humans because of the pollution the coal gives out.
2. Risk of mining coal.
1. Ultra violet rays on humans.
2. When there is no sun there is no solar power for the electricity.
If this were to be our primary way for generating electricity what effect would this have on individuals and the environment? 1. The affect would be too much pollution for us humans can harm the oceans, lakes, water etc… 1. Too much ultra violet sun rays given of by the sun causing skin cancer.

Conclusion Paragraph
You have studied and researched different forms of renewable and nonrenewable resources. Based on your research and or the information you have leaned in lesson 3.05 and 3.06, what recommendations would you make to local officials regarding the types of resources that could be used to generate electricity? (3-5 detailed sentences)
I would recommend… all the renewable resources. The reason is because it is reusable easy to get and not that expensive. Nonrenewable resources would sometimes be expensive and hard to get. Also, it would cause to much pollution to the humans and to the environments.