Many communities search for new ways to provide energy for their citizens. Which energy-generating technologies are described in the chart? Add a label for each.
Energy-Generating
Technology
Cost Analysis
Environmental Impact
Start up costs moderately high, operating costs low
Renewable energy source, requires open space
Start-up costs moderate; overall operating and fuel
costs comparatively low
Start-up cost low, fuel/operating costs comparatively
low
High start-up costs, zero fuel cost
Moderately high start-up costs; zero fuel cost; needs a
back-up system
Very high start-up costs, minimal fuel cost
Fuel nonrenewable; contributes to greenhouse gas levels
Fuel nonrenewable; efficient use of fuel reduces
greenhouse Impact
Renewable, no effect on greenhouse gases, may disrupt
lithosphere
Renewable energy source, no greenhouse gases, nolsy.
Impacts bird populations
Renewable energy source, alters land use and natural
habitats
Wind
Geothermal
Hydroelectric
Coal
Natural gas
Solar