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ENERGY, Thomas L, Murga J, Masarotto M - Coggle Diagram
ENERGY
RENEWABLE
Solar
Energy obtained from the sun's radiation, converted into electricity using photovoltaic cells or used for heating purposes.
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Wind
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Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy of the wind into electricity. When the wind blows, it causes the turbine blades to rotate. This rotation drives a generator, producing electricity.
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Hydro
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Building of dams impacts the neutral flow of water
Villages and ecosystems may be destroyed when dams and reservoirs are built
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Biofuels
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A renewable source: bioethanol and wood are both obtained from growing plants, biogas from the recycling of waste products
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Biofuels, obtained from organic matter like crops and waste materials, are burned to generate heat. This heat is used to produce steam, which powers a turbine connected to a generator, generating electricity.
Tidial
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Captures the natural movement of water levels during the day to generate electricity. A tidal barrage holds back water with a small dam and releases it through a turbine, powering a generator
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Wave
Limited to specific areas
Currently not very efficient, so large amounts of resources needed
Generates electricity by utilizing a turbine and generator, but it operates based on the smaller variations in water levels caused by wind
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Geothermal
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Harnesses heat from the Earth's interior. Steam or hot water is extracted from underground reservoirs, and the high-pressure steam is used to rotate a turbine connected to a generator, generating electricity
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NON RENEWABLE
Fossil Fuels
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Limited supply (- supply, + price)
Burned to produce heat. This heat is then used to generate steam, which drives a turbine connected to a generator, producing electricity.
Nuclear
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Nuclear plants harness the energy released during nuclear reactions. These plants use uranium or other radioactive materials as fuel to produce heat through a process called nuclear fission.
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Thomas L, Murga J, Masarotto M