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Energy in Society
1) Define what energy is
2) List the forms of energy
3) What are the two main types of energy
4) What are the common units of energy
5) State the Law of Conservation of Mass and of Energy
6) What happens to energy during a chemical reaction
7) What are energy converters - give examples
8) Describe how a coal fired power station operates
9) Read How Much Energy Do We Use - summarise
10) Read A Time for Decisions - summarise
Do questions 1, 5, 7, 11, 13 (Chapt 17)
Energy Sources
11) What are the sources of energy available to society today
12) Briefly describe the following non renewable energy sources
Fossil Fuels
Coal
Oil
Natural Gas
13) What other concerns are there for the use of fossil fuels
14) Describe the creation and use of Nuclear Energy
15) What is Nuclear Fission and Fusion
16) What are Renewable Energy Sources
17) Describe and give uses of Solar Energy
Hydro electricity
Wind Power
Tidal power
Geothermal Power
18) Summarise the Animal Manure to Fuel Cell section
19) Summarise the Conservation section
Do questions 3, 7, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 23, 25 (Chapt 18)