Blackout BREAKOUT

Earth Science U15 Discussion

Blackout!!

The city has gone dark...the power grid has crashed...no cell service, stores are all shuttered, no trains are running...life has come to a screeching halt since EVERYTHING depends on POWER!

Let's Do This!

Course of Action:

You are facing the challenge of finding the best ALTERNATIVE ENERGY to get your city up & running! Take on each MISSION: watch each video clip, answer the questions & advance to the next challenge in your search for the BEST Energy Alternative! Save your city from darkness and chaos before it's too late!

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Mission 1

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For each mission, watch the video, then answer the question to unlock your next mission!

Wind turbines have zero carbon emissions and can even turn into prevailing winds...name another PRO:

Only work in areas with steady winds

The blades spin due to renewable winds blowing over blades at a faster rate

Bird strikes negatively impact bird populations

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Mission 2

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Geothermal Heat Pumps may be used just about anywhere in the US to varying degrees of efficiency & cost savings. Name a CON of Geothermal Energy:

Independent of weather, works 24/7/365

Installation can be very expensive

A renewable natural resource

Mission 3

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Lithium batteries contain Cobalt which is mainly mined in the Congo without laws against child labor or safety violations, but extended range EVs (aka Hybrids) can switch to gas burning mode as needed when power runs low Both TRUE statements- select another True statement.

New software built into the car or on your cell phone will guide you to the next charge point

All EV recharges require overnight plug-ins

Lithium batteries are NOT recyclable

Photovoltaic device, ie. solar cell, transforms the sun's energy (a renewable resource) into electrical energy, which is a PRO! Select another PRO"

Multiple energy sources would be needed, ie. solar, wind & geothermal to supply energy on cloudy days

Once installed, PVs require little maintenace & no emissions

Solar cells don't work well on cloudy days & have limited storage

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Mission 4

You've been briefed on the 4 types of Alternative Energy you have at your disposal to bring light back to your city... select the TRUE statement below:

Electric vehicles will free up power from the grid, while using less fossil fuels & require no rare earth metals to build

Geothermal energy is available everywhere and cheap to install

Combinations of alternatives like solar panels and wind turbines would produce a more reliable stream of power

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Congratulations, you've increased your knowledge on Alternative Energy sources! Click the pic to share your thoughts on ending the BLACKOUT!

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