Environmental Systems & Societies SL
Environmental Systems & Societies SL
9
Chapters
219
Notes
Unit 1 - Foundations Of Environmental Systems & Societies
Unit 1 - Foundations Of Environmental Systems & Societies
Unit 2 - Ecosystems & Ecology
Unit 2 - Ecosystems & Ecology
Unit 3 - Biodiversity & Conservation
Unit 3 - Biodiversity & Conservation
Unit 4 -Water & Aquatic Food Production Systems & Societies
Unit 4 -Water & Aquatic Food Production Systems & Societies
Unit 5 - Soil Systems & Terrestrial Food Production Systems & Societies
Unit 5 - Soil Systems & Terrestrial Food Production Systems & Societies
Unit 6 - Atmospheric Systems & Societies
Unit 6 - Atmospheric Systems & Societies
Unit 7 - Climate Change & Energy Production
Unit 7 - Climate Change & Energy Production
Unit 8 - Human Systems & Resource Use
Unit 8 - Human Systems & Resource Use
Internal Assessment
Internal Assessment
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Unit 7 - Climate Change & Energy Production
Environmental Systems & Societies SL
Environmental Systems & Societies SL

Unit 7 - Climate Change & Energy Production

Green Energy Guide: Eco-Friendly Power

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🔍 Main Topic: Low Carbon Energy Sources: Hydroelectric Power (HEP), Solar, Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, and Biofuels

Low carbon energy sources - What are they✨

  • These are energy sources that emit less carbon dioxide compared to traditional fossil fuels. Say goodbye to fossil fuels and say hello to our new earth-friendly pals!

Types of low carbon energy sources✨

  •  Hydroelectric Power (HEP): It's like a gym workout for water! HEP harnesses the energy from flowing or falling water and converts it into electricity. However, constructing HEP facilities can produce some carbon emissions. Imagine building a water park - it's kind of similar!
  • Solar Power: Sunlight isn't just for tanning! We can convert it into electricity too. Solar panels might require some energy (and hence carbon emissions) to manufacture, but once set up, they bathe in the sun and churn out electricity without any further emissions. Imagine charging your phone just by leaving it out in the sun - how cool would that be!
  •  Wind Power: Windmills aren't just a Dutch specialty. Wind turbines are large-scale windmills that transform the energy from wind into electricity. Like solar power, constructing wind turbines does cause some carbon emissions, but once they are up and spinning, they are a great, low-carbon power source. It's like using a kite to light up your house!
  • Tidal Power: The tides aren't just for surfing! Tidal power, or tidal energy, harnesses the energy of the tides to produce electricity. Building tidal power facilities may produce carbon emissions, but like wind and solar power, once they're set up, it's all clean sailing (or should I say powering?).
  •  Geothermal Power: Earth isn't just a rock! It's a hot rock! Geothermal energy harnesses the Earth's natural heat below the surface to produce electricity. Geothermal plants may also emit carbon during construction, but their operation is low-carbon. It's like harnessing the power of a volcano, but much, much safer.

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Unit 7 - Climate Change & Energy Production
Environmental Systems & Societies SL
Environmental Systems & Societies SL

Unit 7 - Climate Change & Energy Production

Green Energy Guide: Eco-Friendly Power

Word Count Emoji
598 words
Reading Time Emoji
3 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

🔍 Main Topic: Low Carbon Energy Sources: Hydroelectric Power (HEP), Solar, Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, and Biofuels

Low carbon energy sources - What are they✨

  • These are energy sources that emit less carbon dioxide compared to traditional fossil fuels. Say goodbye to fossil fuels and say hello to our new earth-friendly pals!

Types of low carbon energy sources✨

  •  Hydroelectric Power (HEP): It's like a gym workout for water! HEP harnesses the energy from flowing or falling water and converts it into electricity. However, constructing HEP facilities can produce some carbon emissions. Imagine building a water park - it's kind of similar!
  • Solar Power: Sunlight isn't just for tanning! We can convert it into electricity too. Solar panels might require some energy (and hence carbon emissions) to manufacture, but once set up, they bathe in the sun and churn out electricity without any further emissions. Imagine charging your phone just by leaving it out in the sun - how cool would that be!
  •  Wind Power: Windmills aren't just a Dutch specialty. Wind turbines are large-scale windmills that transform the energy from wind into electricity. Like solar power, constructing wind turbines does cause some carbon emissions, but once they are up and spinning, they are a great, low-carbon power source. It's like using a kite to light up your house!
  • Tidal Power: The tides aren't just for surfing! Tidal power, or tidal energy, harnesses the energy of the tides to produce electricity. Building tidal power facilities may produce carbon emissions, but like wind and solar power, once they're set up, it's all clean sailing (or should I say powering?).
  •  Geothermal Power: Earth isn't just a rock! It's a hot rock! Geothermal energy harnesses the Earth's natural heat below the surface to produce electricity. Geothermal plants may also emit carbon during construction, but their operation is low-carbon. It's like harnessing the power of a volcano, but much, much safer.

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