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Wind power is unreliable. Fossil fuels can be used in greater quantities when in higher demand; we don't get to pick when the wind is effective. You can only put wind turbines where there is a stable amount of wind constantly. For example, a place shielded from winds would not make much power at all, causing in a power deficit.
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What is the advantage of using wind turbines rather than burning fossil fuel to produce electricity?
When energy is created from wind turbines the energy is created from the atmospheres wind currents and no chemical processes are required. With no chemical processes(burning) involved the atmospheres chemical composition is not altered. Burning fossil fuel, simply put is the chemical process of changing a form of concentrated carbon into heat and carbon dioxide. Ancient life on the planet absorbed the carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and time and natural processes sequestered the carbon from the ancient life into coal and oil reserves. When you burn the fossil fuel you are placing the carbon, that was once sequestered through the millions of years Earth has had life, back into the atmosphere thus changing the composition of the atmosphere. The results of putting the carbon back into the atmosphere is debated. Example A: A pin-wheel is attached to a generator. The wind blows the pin wheels blades and the generator makes electricity. This electricity runs into a coil and the energy is transferred into heat and you warm your hands up. Example B: You have a dead stick from a tree in your yard that grew for a year and fell off the tree. During that year the tree converted energy from the sun and the carbon from the air to create the stick. You burn the stick and warm your hand.
Why might a farmer choose to install wind turbines rather than solar panels?
A farmer might choose to install wind turbines instead of solar panels if the area has higher and more consistent wind speeds, making wind energy more viable and cost-effective. Additionally, wind turbines can operate at night and during cloudy conditions, providing a more reliable source of energy compared to solar panels which rely on sunlight.
What is one advantage of using nuclear power rather than fossil fuels?
One advantage of using nuclear power over fossil fuels is that nuclear power does not produce greenhouse gas emissions, which helps to mitigate climate change.
Who was created the eolic energy?
Aeolian energy, also known as wind energy, is harnessed from the wind. It was not created by any individual, but rather developed over time through the use of windmills and turbines to generate electricity. Its use dates back centuries, but the modern development of wind turbines for electricity production began in the late 19th century.
How can tidal energy be conserved?
Tidal energy is a renewable source that can be conserved by using efficient tidal energy technologies, such as tidal stream turbines and barrages, to harness the energy from the moving tides. Implementing proper maintenance and monitoring of tidal energy infrastructure can also help in conserving tidal energy resources for long-term sustainability. Reducing energy losses during the conversion and transmission processes can further enhance the conservation of tidal energy.
Describe one disadvantage of using wind turbines rather than burning fossil fuel to produce electricity?
the only disadvantage is when old people complain it's noisy. and anyway loads of people down my road complained saying they were noisy, and we didn't even live near one! I don't know why people complain, i really dont.
What is one advantage of using wind turbines rather than burning fossil fuel to produce electricity?
One advantage is that we get energy to support our lifestyle without having to dump carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide is bad for the environment, you only have to look at the planet Venus with a 95% carbon dioxide atmosphere and global warming with surface temperatures of 400-500 degrees C.
One advantage of using wind turbines rather than burning fossil fuels to produce electricity?
Using wind turbines to produce electricity is advantageous because it is a renewable source of energy that does not emit greenhouse gases or other pollutants when generating electricity. This helps to combat climate change and reduce air pollution, leading to cleaner and more sustainable energy production.
Is geothermal a fossil fuel?
No, geothermal energy is not a fossil fuel. It is considered a renewable, sustainable energy source because it utilizes heat from the Earth's core to generate electricity or heating, rather than burning fossil fuels.
What does fossil fuels use to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy?
This appears to be rather a confused question. Fossil fuels have chemical energy, not mechanical energy. The chemical energy is usually converted to thermal energy by burning the fuel. The thermal energy is used to generate steam which is used to drive turbines and so convert it to mechanical energy. Finally, the turbines generate electrical energy..I suppose it is possible to throw lumps of coal or shoot jets of oil at a rotor and so make it spin like a turbine. That is probably the only way in which mechanical energy can be obtained directly from fossil fuels.
Is heat a factor of a fossil fuel?
Heat is not a factor of a fossil fuel itself, but rather the result of burning fossil fuels. When fossil fuels such as coal, oil, or natural gas are combusted, they release heat energy that can be harnessed for various purposes like electricity generation or heating.
Are fossil fuels used in Britain?
Yes. When burning coal, this is a fossil fuel. Also, fossil fuels provide every day energy like heating homes and cooking food. Britain is now trying to rely on its own sources rather than other countries. Hope this helps :-)
When was I'd Rather Be Flag-Burning created?
I'd Rather Be Flag-Burning was created in 1995.
How many wind turbines in an average house?
None actually, Homes do not use wind turbines and if they did they would be on the roof rather than inside :-)
How much heat loss from muscle be an advantage for to humans rather than a disadvantage?
For heat loss to be an advantage to humans rather than a disadvantage, the heat lost must be equal to that produced.
What is the advantage of using wind turbines rather than burning fossil fuel to produce electricity?
When energy is created from wind turbines the energy is created from the atmospheres wind currents and no chemical processes are required. With no chemical processes(burning) involved the atmospheres chemical composition is not altered. Burning fossil fuel, simply put is the chemical process of changing a form of concentrated carbon into heat and carbon dioxide. Ancient life on the planet absorbed the carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and time and natural processes sequestered the carbon from the ancient life into coal and oil reserves. When you burn the fossil fuel you are placing the carbon, that was once sequestered through the millions of years Earth has had life, back into the atmosphere thus changing the composition of the atmosphere. The results of putting the carbon back into the atmosphere is debated. Example A: A pin-wheel is attached to a generator. The wind blows the pin wheels blades and the generator makes electricity. This electricity runs into a coil and the energy is transferred into heat and you warm your hands up. Example B: You have a dead stick from a tree in your yard that grew for a year and fell off the tree. During that year the tree converted energy from the sun and the carbon from the air to create the stick. You burn the stick and warm your hand.
Explain why burning biodiesel fuel has a differen impact pn atmospheric CO2 concentrations than does burning fossil fuels?
Biodiesel contains carbon that was recently present in the atmosphere rather than fossil-fuel carbon that was in the atmosphere long ago and has been sequestered beneath Earth's surface. Hence the burning of biodiesel does not contribute to a net increase in the amount of carbon dioxide currently circulating in the atmosphere, whereas the burning of fossil fuel does contribute to a net increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
