How Electricity Works Discussion

Explain how electricity works. In your explanation, be sure to include: potential and kinetic energy, work, atoms, electrons, turbines, electrical generators, and magnets. Also explain what a fossil fuel is.

• Explain how we obtain energy from the following non-renewable sources: Crude oil, Nuclear, Natural gas and Coal. For each energy source, mention how we obtain it and its impact on the environment. Also for the country of your choice, discuss the prevalence of the consumption of these sources.
• Explain how we obtain energy from the following renewable sources: Wind, Hydroelectric, Geothermal, and Solar. For each energy source, explain how it is used to produce electricity and its impact on the environment. Also mention how prevalent these sources are in the country of your choice. Choose one of the renewable energy sources and explain three challenges associated with that source.
• Should we use biofuels (such as corn to produce ethanol)? In your argument, weigh both the pros and the cons of biofuels.
• Build a feasible plan to reduce your energy usage. Your plan must have a least 15 manageable steps (bullet points is fine). Why should we all strive to reduce our energy usage?