Chapter 13 Reading Guideline

Chapter 16 Reading Guideline, 15th Edition Nonrenewable Energy

Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the term.

Case Study: How long will the oil last? Question 1: “To keep using conventional oil at the projected rate of increase, we must discover global oil reserves that are the equivalent to 2 new Saudi Arabian supplies every 10 years.” Do you feel this is likely? If so, how will this occur? If not, what do you propose to satisfy our oil demands?

16.1 Types of Energy Sources a) Direct vs indirect solar energy

16.2 Oil b) Petrochemicals c) Refining crude oil d) OPEC

Question 2: What are three ways that your lifestyle might be changed if terrorists manage to disrupt Saudi Arabian oil production for up to two years?

16.3 Natural Gas e) LPG f) Coal bed methane gas

Question 3: Many buses around Los Angeles are now powered by natural gas. The Metropolitan Transit Authority proclaims that natural gas is so much better for the environment than gasoline. Do you agree or diagree with this statement? Justify your answer.

16.4 Coal g) Figure 16-12: Different types of coal h) Coal gasification and synfuels

Question 4: What can be done to minimize the effects of coal usage? Explain at least two actions.

16.5 Nuclear Energy i) LWR’s j) Spent fuel rods k) 3 mile island, Pennsylvania

Question 5: Currently, there is no long-term facility for nuclear waste storage. This alone makes nuclear waste possibly accessible to terrorists who would like to make dirty bombs. What would you say to the government to convince them to build the nuclear waste site at Yucca Mountain, Nevada? Give at least 3 supporting arguments.

Question 6: Do you think nuclear fusion is possible? Explain.