Energy+Production+Worksheet



Energy Production Name: _ Date: Teacher: _Class: _

Create a concept map of the following areas – How are they different? How do they work together?

Base Load Intermediate Load Peak Load Intermittent Load

Using the website [], answer the following questions

1. Will we need more or less energy products in the future? Why? How does “energy efficiency” fit into this scenario?

2. Domestic Energy production supplies 75% of our energy needs – where does the remaining 25% come from and how is it used?

3. How much energy does the average person in the U.S. use in a year (2010)?

4. Compare and contrast the following facilities in terms of cost and payback – the first one is an example

Hydro Wind Solar Coal Natural Gas Turbines Geothermal
 * Nuclear – high cost to build – low cost to generate electricity ; high environmental impact of waste – small amount of waste generated