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Yes. Coal, Oil and gas are used
Yes. In fact, most of the electricity in the world is produced by burning fossil fuels. The heat from the burning fuel produces steam, which is kept at high pressure, and released with enough force to turn a turbine, which powers an electric generator.
This is not ideal, because burning fossil fuels release excessive carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which slowly is warming the planet, plus they release pollutants (such as Mercury vapor), that are harmful to the health of humans, plants, and animals.
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Is nuclear power a fossil fuel?
No, nuclear power is not a fossil fuel. Fossil fuels are formed from the remains of living organisms over millions of years, while nuclear power is generated by splitting atoms in a process called nuclear fission.
What relationship does these have solar geothermal nuclear fossil fuel and hydroelectric?
These are all sources of energy used to generate electricity. Solar, geothermal, nuclear, fossil fuel, and hydroelectric power plants all produce electricity by harnessing different energy sources such as sunlight, heat from within the Earth, atomic reactions, burning fossil fuels, and utilizing water flow, respectively. Each source has its own advantages and disadvantages in terms of availability, environmental impact, and cost.
Which one of these is a non-renewable energy resource wind power petroleum hydroelectric power or geothermal power?
Petroleum is a non-renewable energy resource because it is extracted from finite fossil fuel reserves that take millions of years to form. Wind power, hydroelectric power, and geothermal power are renewable resources as they rely on naturally replenishing sources such as wind, water, and heat from the Earth's core.
How can we prevent fossil fuels?
To prevent fossil fuel use, we can invest more in renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. Additionally, promoting energy efficiency and conservation measures can help reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. Encouraging policies that support a shift towards sustainable transportation options such as electric vehicles can also help in preventing fossil fuel use.
What should we do so that we can reduce your need for fossil fuels?
To reduce the need for fossil fuels, we can invest in renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. Increasing energy efficiency in buildings, transportation, and industrial processes can also help decrease reliance on fossil fuels. Additionally, promoting public transportation, biking, and walking can reduce the demand for fossil fuel-powered vehicles.
How efficient is hydroelectric power compared to fossil fuel?
Hydroelectric power is about 90% efficient while fossil fuels are about 60% efficient.
What are the advantages of hydroelectric power over fossil fuel?
whatever you want the advantages to be.
Is fossil fuel used to produce hydroelectric power?
No, hydroelectric power is produced from the movement of water spinning a turbine. Fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) produce energy by burning.
What is one alternative to fossil fuel production of electricity?
Hydroelectric power is an alternative to production of electricity produced by fossil fuels
Is hydroelectric energy a fossil fuel?
No it is its own source of energy
Is hydroelectric fossil fuel?
No, hydroelectricity is a Alternative energy resource.
Why are hydroelectric power and wind power called clean energy?
Because neither burns fossil fuel to create energy, and neither causes pollution.
What type of power stations do not use chemical energy?
Fossil-fuel power stations, hydroelectric power stations and nuclear power stations.
Is the source of hydroelectric power considered fossil fuel?
Hydroelectric is ultimately solar power. The water that powers the dams is brought in from the ocean by solar evaporation that returns to the earth in the form of rain or snow. Aside from the costs (not just money but also environmental) of building dams, hydroelectric power is free for the taking.
Why is hydroelectric source of energy better than fuels for generating electrical energy?
hydroelectric energy is free to the fuel fossil
How does hydroelectric energy move through the system?
Hydroelectric power flows out of the generators and gets stepped up to transmission levels for transportation to the towns and cities where it is consumed. Once the hydroelectric power reaches the transmission system, it joins power provided from fossil fuel, nuclear, wind, and solar power generators on its way to metropolitan areas.
Three types of fossil fuel and three types of renewable energy sources?
Oil, coal, and natural gas are the three main types of fossil fuels.
