Chapter 1 REVIEW

Question 1

Fossil fuels

Answer 1

Fossil fuels are non-renewable form of energy such as coal, petroleum, or natural gas that have high carbon content and are formed by the decomposition of organic matter.

Question 2

Renewable energy

Answer 2

Renewable energy is generated from natural resources such as the sun, wind, and water that are inexhaustible or replaceable.

Question 3

Centralized generation

Answer 3

Centralized generation refers to electricity that is produced at large power plants and transmitted great distances through power lines to the end user.

Question 4

Distributed generation

Answer 4

Distributed generation refers to electricity that is produced very near to where it is used, such as a rooftop solar electric system.