Mystery World Tour

eMystery World TourAn activity exploring energy sources and the unique attributes of different countries around the world.

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Teacher Advisory BoardShelly BaumannRockford, MI

Constance BeattyKankakee, IL

Amy ConstantRaleigh, NC

Nina CorleyGalveston, TX

Regina DonourWhitesburg, KY

Linda FonnerNew Martinsville, WV

Samantha Forbes

Vienna, VA

Michelle Garlick

Viola HenryThaxton, VA

Bob Hodash

DaNel HoganTucson, AZ

Greg HolmanParadise, CA

Linda HuttonKitty Hawk, NC

Matthew InmanSpokane, WA

Barbara LazarAlbuquerque, NM

Robert LazarAlbuquerque, NM

Leslie LivelyPorters Falls, WV

Jennifer Winterbottom Pottstown, PA

Mollie MukhamedovPort St. Lucie, FL

Don Pruett Jr.Sumner, WA

Josh RubinPalo Alto, CA

Joanne SpazianoCranston, RI

Gina SpencerVirginia Beach, VA

Tom SpencerChesapeake, VA

Jennifer Trochez MacLeanLos Angeles, CA

Joanne Trombley

West Chester, PA

Carolyn WuestPensacola, FL

Wayne YonkelowitzFayetteville, WV

Jen VarrellaFort Collins, CO

Robert GriegolietNaperville, IL

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Table of Contents Standards Correlation Information 4 Teacher Guide 5 Answer Key and Rubric 9 Country Passports 10 Renewable Energy Source Characteristic Sheets 64 Nonrenewable Energy Source Characteristic Sheets 69 Evaluation Form 74

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Standards Correlation Informationwww.NEED.org/curriculumcorrelations

Next Generation Science Standards This guide effectively supports many Next Generation Science Standards. This material can satisfy performance expectations, science and engineering practices, disciplinary core ideas, and cross cutting concepts within your required curriculum. For more details on these correlations, please visit NEEDs curriculum correlations web site.

Common Core State Standards This guide has been correlated to the Common Core State Standards in both language arts and mathematics. These correlations are broken down by grade level and guide title, and can be downloaded as a spreadsheet from the NEED curriculum correlations web site.

Individual State Science Standards This guide has been correlated to each states individual science standards. These correlations are broken down by grade level and guide title, and can be downloaded as a spreadsheet from the NEED web site.


e Teacher Guide&BackgroundThis activity is designed to challenge students to first identify a country from a shaded world map. Students will then devise a possible energy plan that resolves identified energy challenges and is consistent with the climate and available resources of the country. Students will present their countries to the class without identifying the country, and describe the proposal they have developed. Classmates are then asked to identify the country.

There are two possible approaches for this activity. Option A incorporates the use of Country Passports, which have already been filled in with the pertinent information. This option allows you to complete the activity in less time, but does not give your students the experience of researching and becoming familiar with another country. Option B uses blank Country Passports that your students must fill in with the required information to complete their presentations. This option requires more time, but allows students to become very familiar with a country besides their own. In both options, the goal of each student or group is to present the basic information about their country, yet not completely reveal the identity of their country.

This curriculum unit provides many opportunities for collaboration with other teachers, including grade-level partners, other departments, and teachers within your district.

Objectives Students will be able to identify and describe important information about a country, including climate, GDP, population, industries, and resources.

Students will be able to identify strengths and weaknesses of a country. Students will be able to identify energy-related strengths and weaknesses and design an energy plan for a specific country.

Materials Country passports Internet and/or library access Art supplies (optional) Passport to the United States of America for projection and discussion

Grade Levels

Elementary 3-5 Intermediate 6-8

Time3-5 class periods plus homework, depending on the option chosen

:Online ResourcesCIA World Factbookwww.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world.factbook

U.S. Energy Information Administration(Also contains International data about energy production and consumption) www.eia.gov

International Energy Agencywww.iea.org


Option A USING COMPLETED COUNTRY PASSPORTS

2Preparation Read the activity and decide if youll have your students work individually or in small groups. There are 26 country passport sheets that you can use with your class; some of them are more difficult to identify than others. If you have more than 26 students and wish for them to work individually, a blank template is provided that can be completed with the information needed for the number of countries you need. Decide if your students will work entirely electronically, or if students will create a paper display. Generate a grading rubric for your students work. It may be worthwhile to focus on one or two factors for assessing energy needs and grade most heavily on those areas. Share the rubric with your students. A sample rubric can be found on page 9. Electronic Delivery:

Provide students with access to the digital copy of the country passport you have assigned to each individual or group. Create a web page or similar master file with a world map. Provide a link to or highlight each of the countries your students are studying. Students can link their presentation files to the appropriate place on the map. Create a master folder of energy source icons that students can use to identify the source(s) of energy that will best meet the energy needs of their assigned country. Students will place these icons in the appropriate place on the teachers web page or master file before presenting their countries, similar to an electronic sticker.

Paper Display: Copy enough country passport pages for each student or group to have their own. There are 26 country passport pages that you can use with your class. If you have more than 26 students, a blank template is provided that can be completed with the information necessary for the number of countries you need. Print enough energy icon symbols on sticky labels so that each student or group has one set and cut them apart. Students will use these icon stickers on their maps to identify the energy sources that will best meet the energy needs of the country.

4 Procedure1. Introduce the activity. Display the example country passport for the United States of America. Discuss with the students the economic,

geographic, climatic, and other factors that have helped determine our countrys energy mix.

2. Explain to the students that they will each be learning about a different country. They will analyze the energy challenges present in their country, and determine a plan that describes how they would solve the energy challenges of the country, while still considering climate, geography, resources, and economic factors.

3. Review the ten different energy sources as a class using the energy source characteristics sheets. If necessary, refer to the infosheets from the appropriate Energy Infobook for your grade level. These infosheets describe the energy sources in detail. Infobooks and individual infosheets can be downloaded from www.NEED.org/energysources.

4. Allow students sufficient time to determine the identity of their country, and think about or discuss the statistics and information about their country.

Electronic version

a. Have students prepare an electronic presentation or digital tour showcasing their country, using music, video clips, photographs, text, and other multimedia elements. Presentations could be slideshows, web pages, or any variety of digital delivery formats. The presentations should include a brief description of the country, its current energy situation, its energy needs, and suggestions for additional sources of energy to meet its needs.

b. While students are making their presentations, the rest of the class should be writing down their first and second guesses about the identity of the country. A bank of country names can be provided for students if desired. Prizes or rewards can be offered for students who guess the most countries correctly, and for the favorite tour presentation.


Paper version

a. Have students prepare a display about their country, using charts, diagrams, photographs, and text. The display should include a brief description of the country, its current energy situation, its energy needs, and suggestions for additional sources of energy to meet its needs.

b. As a class, students will tour all of the country displays, writing down their first and second guesses about the identity of each country. A bank of country names can be provided for students if desired. Prizes or rewards can be offered for students who guess the most countries correctly, and for the favorite tour presentation.

Option B USING BLANK COUNTRY PASSPORTS

2Preparation Read the activity and decide if youll have your students work individually or in small groups. There are 26 country passport pages that you can use with your class; some of them are easier to work with than others. If you have more than 26 students and wish for them to work individually, a blank template is provided that can be completed with the information necessary for the number of countries you need. Decide if your students will work entirely electronically, or if students will create a paper display. Generate a grading rubric for your students work. It may be worthwhile to focus on one or two factors for assessing energy needs and grade most heavily on those areas. Share the rubric with your students. A sample rubric can be found on page 9. Electronic Delivery:

Provide access to the digital copy of the blank country passport you have assigned to each individual or group. Compile a list of suggested sources students can use to gather information. This is an excellent time to collaborate with the schools media specialist or librarian. Create a web page or similar master file with a world map. Provide a link to or highlight each of the countries your students are studying. Students can link their presentation files to the appropriate place on the map. Create a master folder of energy source icons that students can use to identify the source(s) of energy that will best meet the energy needs of their assigned country. Students will place these icons in the appropriate place on the teachers webpage or master file before presenting their countries, similar to an electronic sticker.

Paper Display: Copy enough blank country passport pages for each student or group to have their own. There are 26 blank country passport sheets that you can use with your class. If you have more than 26 students, a blank template is provided that can be completed with the information necessary for the number of countries you need. Compile a list of suggested sources students can use to gather information. This is an excellent time to collaborate with the schools media specialist or librarian. Print enough energy icon symbols on sticky labels and cut them apart. Students will use these icon stickers on their maps to identify the energy sources that will best meet the energy needs of the country.

4 Procedure1. Introduce the activity. Display the example country passport for the United States of America. Discuss with the students the economic,

geographic, climatic, and other factors that have helped determine our countrys energy mix.

2. Explain to the students that they will each be learning about a different country, and their first task is to identify the country to which they have been assigned. They will also be tasked with completing their countrys blank passport. Inform students that you will give them ample time to research.

3. Review the ten different energy sources as a class using the energy source characteristics sheets. If necessary, refer to the infosheets from the appropriate Energy Infobook for your grade level. These infosheets describe the energy sources in detail. Infobooks and individual infosheets can be downloaded from www.NEED.org/energysources.

4. Provide sufficient time for students to gather information about their assigned countries. One class period is the minimal amount of


time needed to gather enough information.

Electronic version

a. Have students prepare an electronic presentation or digital tour showcasing their country, using music, video clips, photographs, text, and other multimedia elements. Presentations could be slideshows, web pages, or a variety of digital delivery formats. The presentations should include a brief description of the country, its current energy situation, its energy needs, and suggestions for additional sources of energy to meet its needs.

b. While students are making their presentations, the rest of the class should be writing down their first and second guesses about the identity of the country. A bank of country names can be provided for students if desired. Prizes or rewards can be offered for students who guess the most countries correctly, and for the favorite tour presentation.

Paper version

a. Have students prepare a display about their country, using charts, diagrams, photographs, and text. The display should include a brief description of the country, its current energy situation, its energy needs, and suggestions for additional sources of energy to meet its needs.

b. As a class, students will tour all of the country displays, writing down their first and second guesses about the identity of each country. A bank of country names can be provided for students if desired. Prizes or rewards can be offered for students who guess the most countries correctly, and for the favorite tour presentation.

Passport to the United States of America (page 10)This passport is completed so your students have a frame of reference for comparison. Sometimes numbers for literacy, GDP, area, and population have no meaning unless there is something to which they can be compared.

Option A Completed Country Passports (pages 11-36)The completed country passports have been filled in with the relevant information your students will need to complete the activity as outlined in Option A. These pages are each available as individual file downloads.

Option B Blank Country Passports (pages 37-62)These country passports are blank except for the shading of the country on the map. Use these if following Option B. These pages are each available as individual file downloads.

Undesignated Country Passport (page 63)This passport sheet is entirely blank. You can use it if you need more than 26 countries for your class.


Sample Rubric

Topic (Maximum Point Value)

Does not meet

expectations (0)

Barely meets expectations

(20%)

Meets most expectations

(40%)

Meets expectations

(60%)

Exceeds expectations

(80%)

Far exceeds expectations

(100%)

Total Score

Words are spelled correctly (5) 0 1 2 3 4 5

Geographical information is presented accurately (20)

0 5 10 15 20 25

Energy information is presented accurately (20)

0 5 10 15 20 25

Energy recommendations are based on information presented (10)

0 2 4 6 8 10

Energy recommendations are realistic (5)

0 1 2 3 4 5

Display is creatively and neatly presented (5)

0 1 2 3 4 5

Total Points Possible: 65 Total

Answer Key to CountriesA Australia

B Brazil

C Canada

D Chile

E China

F Costa Rica

G Denmark

H Egypt

I Fiji

J France

K Germany

L Greece

M Iceland

N India

O Indonesia

P Japan

Q Kenya

R Portugal

S Russia

T Saudi Arabia

U Senegal

V South Africa

W Tanzania

X Turkey

Y Ukraine

Z - Venezuela

Answer Key and Rubric


e Passport to the United States of America

Major ResourcesRenewable: timber

Nonrenewable: iron, copper, other metals, petroleum, natural gas, coal; worlds second largest reserve of coal

Energy InformationEnergy is provided 35% from petroleum, 18% from coal, and 27% from natural gas; worlds largest consumer of petroleum

Major Environmental ConcernsPesticides, nuclear waste disposal, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions; emits 16.15 tons of CO2 /capita annually

Predominant IndustriesSAgricultureSManufacturing

Cars, household goods,Steel, petroleum products

SFishingSTourism

SMiningCoal, iron, copper

SLoggingSTechnologySServices

Area 3.79 million sq. mi

9.83 million km2

Government Federal presidential constitutional republic

Geography North America; coastal plains, deciduous forests inland, grasslands in center, 2 major mountain ranges

Literacy Rate 99.0%

Climate SE humid subtropical; eastern half is humid continental; semi-arid plains in north central; western has alpine mountains; SW is arid; West Coast is Mediterranean; northwest coastal regions are oceanic, and the extreme north is subarctic and polar

Monetary Unit American Dollar

Language(s) spoken

English Gross Domestic Product (in 2013

US $)

16.72 trillion

Population 313,873,685

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e Passport to Country A

Major ResourcesRenewable: none

Nonrenewable: bauxite, coal, iron ore, copper, tin, natural gas, petroleum, other metals including uranium, diamonds

Energy InformationElectricity generated 90% from fossil fuels in 2011; passed CO2 emissions tax in 2012; third largest LNG exporter; high potential for solar in northern half, geothermal in north central region

Major Environmental ConcernsHigh percentage of plants and animals are endemic; species are threatened by human activity; very high per capita carbon dioxide emission, 16.7 tons of CO2 /capita annually

Predominant IndustriesSAgriculture wheat and wool0Manufacturing 0FishingSTourism (70% of GDP)SMining

Iron, coal, metals,Aluminum ore

0Logging0TechnologySServices

Area 2,941,299 sq. mi.

7,617,930 km2Government Federal parliamentary constitutional

monarchy

Geography Flattest continent; least fertile soil; rain forest in the north, mostly desert and grassland on the interior

Literacy Rate 99.0%

Climate Desert and arid on the interior, tropical and subtropical on coasts

Monetary Unit Australian Dollar

Language(s) spoken

English Gross Domestic Product (in 2013

US $)

998.3 billion


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e Passport to Country B

Major ResourcesRenewable: hydropower and timber

Nonrenewable: bauxite, gold, iron ore, manganese, nickel, phosphates, platinum, tin, uranium, petroleum

Energy InformationU.S. is largest crude oil customer; 90% of petroleum production is offshore; third largest electric sector in world; worlds eighth largest energy consumer; uses hydropower for a majority of its electricity (81%) as well as ethanol (6%), also uses petroleum and natural gas; petroleum accounts for 36% of total energy consumption

Major Environmental ConcernsLogging, mining, resettlement, oil and gas extraction, cattle ranching, and agriculture are all threatening natural heritage; overfishing, wildlife trade, dams, water contamination, climate change, and invasive species threaten natural areas; seventy dams are planned for major river region; emits 2.07 tons of CO2/capita annually

Predominant IndustriesSAgriculture SManufacturing

Aircraft, electrical equipment,Cars, ethanol, textiles, footwearIron, steel, coffee, orange juice

0Fishing0Tourism

SMiningBauxite, gold, iron oreMetals

0Logging0Technology0Services

Area 3,287,597 sq. mi.

8,514,877 km2Government Federal presidential constitutional republic

Geography South America; equatorial; 200-600 m elevation; rain forest; mountains

Literacy Rate 90.4%

Climate Tropical, equatorial, with various microclimates Monetary Unit Real (R$)

Language(s) spoken

Portugese Gross Domestic Product (in 2013

US $)

2.416 trillion


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e Passport to Country C

Major ResourcesRenewable: Fish, timber, wildlife, hydropower

Nonrenewable: iron, nickel, zinc, copper, gold, lead, molybdenum, potash, diamond, silver, uranium, coal, petroleum, natural gas

Energy InformationNet exporter of energy, especially petroleum; principal source of U.S. energy imports; complying with Copenhagen Accord, has agreed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 17% to 2005 levels by 2020; greenhouse gases are regulated in electricity and transportation sectors; 60% of electricity generated from hydropower

Major Environmental ConcernsSmog, acid rain, climate change from fossil fuel emissions; environmental contamination; overharvesting; species and their habitats significantly threatened by climate change; emits 15.56 tons of CO2/capita annually

Predominant Industries0Agriculture SManufacturing 0Fishing0TourismSMining

Petroleum

SLogging0TechnologySServices

Area 3,854,085 sq. mi.

9,984,670 km2Government Federal parliamentary democracy and

constitutional monarchy

Geography North America; grassland, forest, boreal forest, mountains interior; lots of coastline; tundra in north; longest single land border

Literacy Rate 99.0%

Climate Temperate in the south, arctic and polar in north Monetary Unit Canadian Dollar

Language(s) spoken

English and French Gross Domestic Product (in 2013

US $)

1.518 trillion


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e Passport to Country D

Major ResourcesRenewable: timber, hydropower

Nonrenewable: copper, iron, nitrates, precious metals, molybdenum

Energy InformationMost energy imported; 32% of electricity is produced from hydropower, 10% from petroleum, 21% from natural gas, 30% from coal, and 8% from other renewables; wind capacity at 190 MW; most natural gas imported via LNG terminal from Trinidad and Tobago and Middle East

Major Environmental ConcernsDeforestation and soil erosion; air, water, and land pollution, especially in urban areas where population densities are very high; emits 4.41 tons of CO2/capita annually

Predominant IndustriesSAgriculture 0Manufacturing 0FishingSTourismSMining

Copper, iron


Area 291,930 sq. mi.

756,096 km2Government Unitary presidential republic

Geography Western South America; mountainous; long, narrow country on eastern side of Ring of Fire

Literacy Rate 98.6%

Climate Northern desert; alpine tundra east and south; Mediterranean in center

Monetary Unit Peso

Language(s) spoken

Spanish Gross Domestic Product (in 2013

US $)

335.4 billion


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e Passport to Country E

Major ResourcesRenewable: worlds greatest potential for hydropower

Nonrenewable: coal, iron, petroleum, natural gas, mercury, tin, tungsten, antimony, manganese, molybdenum, vanadium, magnetite, aluminum, zinc, and uranium

Energy InformationLargest energy producer and consumer in world; production in largest oil fields has peaked; 69% total energy from coal; almost half the worlds coal consumption; generates 79% of electricity from coal and 15% from hydropower; produces the most wind turbines and solar panels worldwide; uses solar energy for water heating; 17% of all power generated from renewable sources, especially hydropower; businesses use energy inefficiently; using more natural gas, but still only 4% of total energy supply

Major Environmental ConcernsDeserts are expanding, especially Gobi; water quality and supply are very poor; erosion and pollution are serious health factors; emits 5.92 tons of CO2/capita annually

Predominant IndustriesSAgriculture SManufacturing (list)

Virtually all consumer goods0FishingSTourism

SMiningCoal and metals listed


Area 3,704,427 sq. mi.

9,640,821 km2Government Marxist-Lenninist single-party state

Geography Central Asia; longest combined land border in world; plains, grasslands, hills, mountains, and river deltas

Literacy Rate 95.1%

Climate Varies greatly from tropical in south to subarctic in north; dominated by monsoon winds

Monetary Unit Renminbi (Yuan)

Language(s) spoken

Mandarin, Wu, Yue, Min, Xiang, Gan, Hakka Gross Domestic Product (in 2013

US $)

13.39 trillion

Population 1,335,692,576

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e Passport to Country F

Major ResourcesRenewable: hydropower

Nonrenewable: none

Energy InformationProduces and uses no natural gas; 52% of the energy for this country is produced from renewable sources; goal is to be 100% carbon neutral by 2021; most electricity is generated from hydropower (73%) and geothermal (13%)

Major Environmental ConcernsWater pollution is heavily taxed, which keeps it at a minimum; 25% of the country is protected in national parks and other areas; emits 1.41 tons of CO2/capita annually


Pharmaceuticals0FishingSTourism - Ecotourism

0Mining 0LoggingSTechnology Software developmentSServices Finance

Area 19,653 sq. mi.

51,100 km2Government Unitary presidential constitutional republic

Geography On Central American isthmus Literacy Rate 96.3%

Climate Tropical Monetary Unit Colon

Language(s) spoken

Spanish, Mekatelyu, Bribri Gross Domestic Product (in 2013

US $)

61.43 billion


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e Passport to Country G

Major ResourcesRenewable: fish

Nonrenewable: petroleum, natural gas, salt, limestone, chalk, stone, gravel, sand

Energy InformationMost electricity is generated from coal (40%), 3% from wind, 14.6% from biofuels and waste, and 16.5% from natural gas; large number of petroleum and natural gas deposits in North Sea; strong focus on intelligent battery and plug-in transportation systems

Major Environmental ConcernsWorld leader in environmental policy; emits 7.55 tons of CO2/capita annually

Predominant IndustriesSAgriculture PorkSManufacturing SFishing0Tourism

0Mining0Logging0Technology0Services


2,210,579 km2Government Unitary parliamentary constitutional

monarchy

Geography Europe; main part of country on peninsula extending into the North Sea and Baltic Sea; 443 islands; overall flat

Literacy Rate 99.0%

Climate Primarily temperate and subarctic Monetary Unit Krone

Language(s) spoken

Danish, Faroese, Greenlandic Gross Domestic Product (in 2013

US $)

211.3 billion


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e Passport to Country H


Nonrenewable: petroleum, natural gas, iron, phosphates, manganese, limestone, gypsum, talc, asbestos, lead, zinc

Energy InformationLarge deposits of petroleum and natural gas; second largest dry natural gas producer in Africa; exporter of LNG; coal, natural gas, petroleum, and hydropower are most prevalent sources; most electricity is generated from natural gas (80%), petroleum (11%), and hydropower (8%)

Major Environmental ConcernsRising sea levels would flood heavily populated coastal areas; emits 2.40 tons of CO2/capita annually

Predominant IndustriesSAgriculture 0Manufacturing0FishingSTourismSMining

Petroleum, natural gas, coal



1,002,450 km2Government Semi-presidential republic

Geography Northern Africa; Nile River delta and valley amidst desert

Literacy Rate 81.7% male, 65.8% female

Climate Arid; tropical Monetary Unit Egyptian Pound

Language(s) spoken

Arabic Gross Domestic Product (in 2013

US $)

551.4 billion


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e Passport to Country I

Major ResourcesRenewable: timber, fish, hydropower

Nonrenewable: gold, copper, offshore petroleum potential

Energy InformationPetroleum is used to produce electricity; potential for more hydropower, geothermal, biomass; has potential for wave energy, but expensive to implement; wind energy sites being analyzed; began producing petroleum in 2009; petroleum consumption peaked in 2006; stopped consuming coal in 2004; 49% of electricity is generated from fossil fuels; 45% of electricity is generated from hydropower; 5% of electricity is generated from other renewables

Major Environmental ConcernsWaste disposal and air pollution; emits 1.6 tons of CO2/capita annually

Predominant IndustriesSAgriculture Sugar caneSManufacturing

Textiles0FishingSTourism

0Mining 0Logging0Technology0Services

Area 7,056 sq. mi.

18,274 km2Government Military-appointed government and

parliamentary republic

Geography Island nation in southwest Pacific Ocean Literacy Rate 93.7%

Climate Tropical marine Monetary Unit Fijian Dollar

Language(s) spoken

English, Fijian, Fijian Hindi Gross Domestic Product (in 2013

US $)

4.45 billion

Population 903,207

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e Passport to Country J

Major ResourcesRenewable: hydropower, good soil

Nonrenewable: coal, iron, bauxite, uranium

Energy InformationPetroleum accounts for 1/3 of all energy consumption; has banned hydraulic fracturing, thus very little natural gas is produced; coal and mineral resources are low in supply or difficult to acquire; hydropower production does not meet countrys energy needs; 79% of electricity is generated at nuclear power plants; leader in uranium-generated electricity; reprocesses spent nuclear fuel to reduce waste

Major Environmental ConcernsVery low carbon dioxide emitter; emits 5.04 tons of CO2/capita annually

Predominant IndustriesSAgriculture Wine0Manufacturing 0FishingSTourism

0Mining 0Logging0TechnologySServices Financial


674,843 km2Government Unitary semi-presidential constitutional

republic

Geography Northwestern Europe; borders on Atlantic Ocean and English Channel; includes part of Pyrenees and Alps; shares borders with five different countries

Literacy Rate 99.0%

Climate West is oceanic; south is Mediterranean, interior is temperate; mountainous areas are alpine

Monetary Unit Euro

Language(s) spoken

French Gross Domestic Product (in 2013

US $)

2.276 trillion


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e Passport to Country K

Major ResourcesRenewable: timber, arable land

Nonrenewable: coal, natural gas, iron, copper, nickel, uranium, potash, salt, construction materials

Energy InformationWorld leader in non-hydropower renewable energy; 31% of total energy is from petroleum; 44% of electricity is from coal, 18% is from uranium, 14% is from natural gas, 22% is from renewable resources; closing all nuclear power plants by 2022; has set a goal of one-half of electricity generated from renewable sources by 2050; carbon dioxide emission goals are 40% below 1990 levels by 2020 and 80% below 1990 levels by 2050

Major Environmental ConcernsEmissions from coal; water pollution; emits 9.08 tons of CO2/capita annually

Predominant Industries0Agriculture SManufacturing 0Fishing0Tourism

0Mining 0Logging0TechnologySServices (71% of GDP)


357,021 km2Government Federal parliamentary constitutional republic

Geography North-central Europe; borders with 8 other countries and North Sea

Literacy Rate 99.0%

Climate Temperate Monetary Unit Euro

Language(s) spoken

German Gross Domestic Product (in 2013

US $)

3.227 trillion


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e Passport to Country L

Major ResourcesRenewable: hydropower potential

Nonrenewable: coal, petroleum, iron, bauxite, lead, zinc, nickel, magnesite, marble, salt

Energy Information52% of electricity is generated from coal, 23% from natural gas, 10% from petroleum, 7% from hydropower, 6% from wind, and 1% from solar; heating mostly from coal and peat

Major Environmental ConcernsAir and water pollution; emits 7.45 tons of CO2/capita annually

Predominant IndustriesSAgriculture 0Manufacturing 0FishingSTourism

0Mining 0Logging0TechnologySServices

Area 50,944 sq. mi.

131,990 km2Government Unitary parliamentary republic

Geography Southern Europe; peninsula into Mediterranean Sea; Aegean Sea to east; Ionian Sea to west

Literacy Rate 97.2%

Climate Mediterranean Monetary Unit Euro

Language(s) spoken

Greek Gross Domestic Product (in 2013

US $)

267.1 billion


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e Passport to Country M

Major ResourcesRenewable: fish, hydropower, geothermal energy

Nonrenewable: diatomite

Energy InformationAll electricity is produced from hydropower (73%) and geothermal (27%); petroleum imported is already refined for use as transportation fuel; all heating is provided from geothermal; a goal is to be 100% reliant on domestic energy sources by 2050; developing offshore petroleum exploration in Norwegian Sea

Major Environmental ConcernsWater pollution from fertilizers; wastewater treatment; emits 5.81 tons of CO2/capita annually

Predominant IndustriesSAgriculture 0Manufacturing SFishing 40% of exports0Tourism

0Mining 0LoggingSTechnology Software and biotechnologySServices Finance

Area 39,770 sq. mi.

103,001 km2Government Parliamentary republic

Geography Island in Northern Atlantic Ocean between Greenland and Norway, northwest of Scotland; active volcanoes; part of both North American and European continental plates

Literacy Rate 99.0%

Climate Subpolar oceanic; warmed by ocean currents Monetary Unit Icelandic Krona

Language(s) spoken

Icelandic Gross Domestic Product (in 2013

US $)

13.11 billion

Population 317,351

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e Passport to Country N

Major ResourcesRenewable: arable land

Nonrenewable: coal (4th largest reserves in world), iron, manganese, mica, bauxite, titanium ore, chromite, natural gas, diamonds, petroleum, limestone

Energy Information45% of total energy is produced from coal, 29% from petroleum, 24% from solar, biomass, and waste combined; 67% of electricity is generated from coal, 13% from hydropower, 10% natural gas, 3% from nuclear, 2% from petroleum, 4% from other renewables; insufficient fuel supplies at power plants lead to rolling blackouts

Major Environmental ConcernsHuman encroachment on wildlife habitat; poverty is a major issue, with 42% below international poverty rate; water contamination and air pollution have resulted from overpopulation and high population density; emits 1.50 tons of CO2/capita annually


Textiles, automobiles,Petroleum products

0Fishing 40% of exports0Tourism

0Mining 0LoggingSTechnology SServices Telecommunications

Area 1,269,219 sq. mi.

3,287,263 km2Government Federal parliamentary constitutional republic

Geography Subcontinent; south central Asia; extends into Indian Ocean; major rivers originate in Himalayas

Literacy Rate 75.2% male, 50.8% female

Climate Tropical wet, tropical dry, subtropical humid, montane Monetary Unit Indian Rupee

Language(s) spoken

Hindi, English Gross Domestic Product (in 2013

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4.99 trillion

Population 1,236,344,631

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Major ResourcesRenewable: timber, fertile soil

Nonrenewable: petroleum, tin, natural gas, nickel, bauxite, copper, coal, gold, silver

Energy InformationHas an aging energy infrastructure; exports most tons of coal worldwide and one half of natural gas produced; produces coal, petroleum, natural gas, and palm oil used for energy, but oil production of all kinds is declining; has high potential for renewable energy; 35% of total energy comes from petroleum, 12% from coal, 17% from natural gas, and 35% from renewables; electricity demand is exceeding supply, resulting in outages; 44% of electricity generated is from coal, 21% from natural gas, 23% from petroleum, 7% from hydropower, and 5% from geothermal

Major Environmental ConcernsLarge-scale deforestation from illegal fires has increased smog pollution; rapid urbanization has led to major loss of critical habitats; emits 1.64 tons of CO2/capita annually


Industry accounts for 46% of GDP0Fishing 0Tourism

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1,904,569 km2Government Unitary presidential constitutional republic

Geography Southeastern Asia island nation; tropical with many volcanoes and earthquakes; sits on three plate boundaries

Literacy Rate 92.8%

Climate Tropical with monsoonal wet and dry seasons Monetary Unit Rupiah

Language(s) spoken

Indonesian Gross Domestic Product (in 2013

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Nonrenewable: very few minerals in mineable locations

Energy InformationWorlds largest importer of LNG, second largest importer of coal, and third largest importer of petroleum; no domestic energy sources; 2011 tsunami and Fukushima disaster led to all nuclear plants being immediately shut down, which had accounted for 53% of electrical power; in 2012, 2 nuclear power plants came back online, 48 remain offline; in 2013 36% of electricity generated is from natural gas and 27% from coal

Major Environmental ConcernsHosted and signed Kyoto Protocol, committing to reduce carbon emissions; water and air pollution; water eutrophication; emits 9.28 tons of CO2/capita annually


AutomobilesElectronics

SFishing

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377,944 km2Government Unitary parliamentary democracy;

Constitutional monarchy

Geography Island nation in far eastern Asia, in the far west Pacific Ocean; 108 active volcanoes, sitting on Ring of Fire; susceptible to earthquakes and tsunami; 73% of land is forested and hilly; population density is high in areas suitable for populating

Literacy Rate 99.0%

Climate Predominantly temperate with zonal variations Monetary Unit Yen

Language(s) spoken

Japanese Gross Domestic Product (in 2013

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4.729 trillion


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Major ResourcesRenewable: wildlife, hydropowerNonrenewable: limestone, soda ash, salt, gemstones, fluorspar, zinc, diatomite, gypsum

Energy InformationOne of the largest refineries in Africa; petroleum power plant on coast; geothermal sources near capital provide 20% of countrys electricity; periodic shortfalls of electricity during drought; has goal of using nuclear power by 2017; only 18% of the population have access to electricity; 44% of electricity generated is from hydropower, 33% from petroleum, 19% from geothermal; may have petroleum reserves in South Lokichar basin

Major Environmental ConcernsOne-half of the population lives in absolute poverty; water is in short supply; overexploitation of forests and encroachment on habitats are major concerns and difficult to control; emits 0.27 tons of CO2/capita annually

Predominant IndustriesSAgriculture Tea0Manufacturing 0Fishing STourism

0Mining0LoggingSTechnology TelecommunicationsSServices


580,367 km2Government Semi-presidential republic

Geography Western Africa on Indian Ocean; low coastal plains, central highlands

Literacy Rate 87.4%

Climate Tropical at coast, temperate inland, arid in north and northeast; receives high amounts of sunshine year-round

Monetary Unit Kenyan Shilling

Language(s) spoken

Swahili, English Gross Domestic Product (in 2013

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Major ResourcesRenewable: fish, cork, arable land, hydropower

Nonrenewable: iron, copper, zinc, tin, tungsten, silver, gold, uranium, marble, clay, gypsum, salt

Energy InformationWhen opened in 2006, had largest solar power plant in Moura; significant potential for wind and hydropower resources; 28% of electricity generated is from natural gas, 23% from hydropower, 19% from coal, and 17% from wind; all natural gas consumed is imported

Major Environmental ConcernsSoil erosion; air pollution; water pollution in coastal areas; emits 4.48 tons of CO2/capita annually


Textiles, clothing, footwearCars, electronics

SFishingSTourism

SMiningEuropean leader of copperTin, uranium, tungsten


Area 35,603 sq. mi.

92,212 km2Government Unitary parliamentary constitutional republic

Geography Western Europe on Iberian Peninsula; mountains in north; plains in south; incl. Azores, Madeiras

Literacy Rate 95.4%

Climate Mediterranean; 4-6 hours sun / day in winter, 10-12 hours sun / day in summer

Monetary Unit Euro

Language(s) spoken

Portuguese, Mirandese Gross Domestic Product (in 2013

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Major ResourcesRenewable: timber

Nonrenewable: major resources, including petroleum, natural gas, coal, strategic minerals; climate, terrain, and distance hinder full resource exploitation

Energy InformationWorlds largest natural gas reserves; eighth largest petroleum reserves; second largest coal reserves; significant potential for hydropower; third largest producer of electricity and fourth largest user of nuclear power in the world; currently 16% of electricity is generated from uranium; oil and gas revenue comprise 50% of budget revenue; half of electricity is generated by natural gas, 16% from coal, 16% from hydropower

Major Environmental ConcernsPoaching; habitat destruction; deforestation in some areas; illegal logging occurs in northwest and far east; energy use is inefficient and greatly dependent on fossil fuels; water pollution is a significant problem because of poor water treatment; air pollution is serious, one of the most polluted in the world; emits 11.56 tons of CO2/capita annually

Predominant IndustriesSAgriculture 0Manufacturing SFishing 0TourismSMining

Major exporter of petroleum, natural gas, and metals

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Area 6,592,800 sq. mi.

17,075,400 km2Government Federal semi-presidential constitutional

republic

Geography Most of Asia; largest country in world; second largest forest reserves

Literacy Rate 99.7%

Climate Mostly humid continental; far northern regions experience subartic, polar or tundra climatic conditions

Monetary Unit Ruble

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Russian; others by region Gross Domestic Product (in 2013 US $)

2.553 trillion


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Nonrenewable: petroleum, natural gas, iron, gold, copper

Energy Information16% of worlds proven petroleum reserves; 57% of electricity is generated from petroleum and 43% from natural gas; current electricity generating capacity is 49 GW; demand in 2001 was 24 GW and estimated to grow to 60 GW by 2023

Major Environmental ConcernsOne of the highest carbon dioxide emitters per capita; desertification; depletion of fresh / ground water; no perennial rivers; must use desalination facilities to produce potable water; oil spills occasionally occur on coast; emits 15.48 tons of CO2/capita annually

Predominant Industries0Agriculture 0Manufacturing 0Fishing 0TourismSMining

Petroleum accounts for 45% of GDP

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2,250,000 km2Government Unitary Islamic absolute monarchy

Geography Occupies 80% of Arabian Peninsula; southern borders are not well defined; mostly desert

Literacy Rate 82.2% female, 90% male

Climate Desert very hot days and cool nights Monetary Unit Saudi Riyal

Language(s) spoken

Arabic Gross Domestic Product (in 2013

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927.8 billion


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Nonrenewable: phosphates, iron

Energy InformationElectricity generated on a build-own-operate basis; 84% of electricity is generated from petroleum, 8% from hydropower; demand for electricity is increasing dramatically; aging power plants are unreliable, leading to frequent electricity outages; goal is to move toward more coal electricity production

Major Environmental ConcernsReceives a lot of foreign aid; more than half the population is below the poverty line; poaching, deforestation, overgrazing, soil erosion, and overfishing are all poverty-related concerns; desertification of natural areas; emits 0.43 tons of CO2/capita annually

Predominant IndustriesSAgriculture

Cotton and ground nutsSManufacturing

TextilesSFishing 0Tourism

SMining Calcium phosphate

0Logging0Technology 0Services

Area 76,000 sq. mi.

196,723 km2Government Semi-presidential republic

Geography West Africa coast; mostly sandy plains Literacy Rate 49.7%

Climate Tropical with dry and humid seasons Monetary Unit CFA Franc

Language(s) spoken

French, and other regional languages Gross Domestic Product (in 2013

US $)

27.72 billion


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Nonrenewable: gold, chromium, antimony, coal, iron, manganese, nickel, phosphates, tin, uranium, gem diamonds, platinum, copper, vanadium, salt, natural gas

Energy InformationHas 95% of Africas coal, and is the fifth largest coal exporter in the world; 93% of electricity is generated from coal, 5% from uranium, 2% from hydropower; in 2008 experienced a power crisis; trying to avoid another crisis in wake of 20% growth in electricity consumption in last decade

Major Environmental ConcernsHigh poverty and unemployment rates; invasion of non-native species; loss of natural habitat; climate change will lead to warming and drying of already semi-arid region; old abandoned coal mines; coal combustion wastes; toxic coal fires; emits 7.01 tons of CO2/capita annually

Predominant IndustriesSAgriculture 0Manufacturing 0Fishing 0TourismSMining

Hard coal, diamonds

0LoggingSTechnology Astronomy and medicine0Services


1,221,037 km2Government Constitutional parliamentary republic

Geography Southernmost Africa; interior flat scrubland; east coast is lush and more tropical

Literacy Rate 93.0%

Climate Temperate with regional variations Monetary Unit S. African Rand

Language(s) spoken

Afrikaans, English, Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu

Gross Domestic Product (in 2013

US $)

595.7 billion


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Nonrenewable: tin, phosphates, iron, coal, diamonds, gemstones, gold, natural gas, nickel

Energy Information49% of electricity is generated from natural gas, 16% from petroleum, and 34% from hydropower; drought in early 2000s limited production; plans to increase natural gas and coal production will take several years to complete; a natural gas pipeline to the capital city is under construction; only 15% of the population has access to electricity

Major Environmental ConcernsClean air; fossil fuel emissions; whale habitat; hardwoods; endangered species preservation; government is primarily focused on poverty problems, food insecurity, and water supply; emits 0.16 tons of CO2/capita annually

Predominant IndustriesSAgriculture 50% of GDP0Manufacturing 0Fishing STourism Increasing marketSMining

Not a significant part of GDPSongo Songo island producing natural gas



945,203 km2Government Federal presidential constitutional republic

Geography East Africa on Indian Ocean; mountainous in the northeast; central is a plateau

Literacy Rate 67.8%

Climate Tropical, hot, humid Monetary Unit Tanzanian Shilling

Language(s) spoken

Swahili, English Gross Domestic Product (in 2013

US $)

79.29 billion


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Major ResourcesRenewable: arable land, hydropower

Nonrenewable: coal, iron, copper, chromium, antimony, mercury, gold, barite, borate, celestite (strontium), emery, feldspar, limestone, magnesite, marble perlite, pumice, pyrites, clay

Energy InformationImports almost all petroleum and 23% of coal consumed; important in transport of crude oil; 45% of electricity generated is from natural gas, 29% from coal, and 23% from hydropower

Major Environmental ConcernsWater and air pollution; deforestation; spills from oil and gas ships; emits 3.86 tons of CO2/capita annually


AutomotiveShipbuilding

0Fishing STourism

SMining Iron and steel

0Logging0Technology SServices - 65% of GDP


783,562 km2Government Parliamentary republic

Geography Lies on both Europe (3%) and Asia (97%); eastern end of Mediterranean; between Mediterranean and Caspian Seas

Literacy Rate 94.1%

Climate Interior is harsh and arid, eastern coastal region is Mediterranean

Monetary Unit Turkish Lira

Language(s) spoken

Turkish Gross Domestic Product (in 2013

US $)

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Major ResourcesRenewable: arable land

Nonrenewable: iron, coal, manganese, natural gas, petroleum, salt, sulphur, graphite, titanium, magnesium, kaolin, nickel, mercury

Energy InformationImports 77% of the natural gas consumed; important in the transport of natural gas; imports most of its energy supply from Russia, especially petroleum and natural gas; large use of nuclear power; small amount of renewables in use, but increasing; fourth largest European solar park; generates 46% of electricity from uranium, 38% from coal, 9% from natural gas, and 6% from hydropower

Major Environmental ConcernsInadequate potable water; air and water pollution; deforestation; radiation contamination in north from Chernobyl incident in 1986; emits 6.24 tons of CO2/capita annually

Predominant Industries0Agriculture SManufacturing

Transportation vehicles,spacecraft

0Fishing 0Tourism

SMining Refining of metals

0LoggingSTechnology Space exploration and satellites0Services


603,628 km2Government Unitary semi-presidential republic

Geography NE Europe largest European country; fertile plains and plateaus

Literacy Rate 99.7%

Climate Temperate continental Monetary Unit Hryvinia

Language(s) spoken

Ukrainian Gross Domestic Product (in 2013

US $)

337.4 billion


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Nonrenewable: petroleum, natural gas, iron, gold, bauxite, minerals, diamonds

Energy InformationSome of the largest petroleum and natural gas reserves in the world; most petroleum exports go to the United States and Caribbean countries; third largest petroleum exporter to U.S. behind Canada and Saudi Arabia; 69% of electricity generated is from hydropower, 17% from natural gas, and 14% from petroleum; Guri Dam provides 75% of the electricity

Major Environmental ConcernsWildlife threatened by logging, mining, development, and shifting cultivation; 20-33% of forested land protected; deforestation major concern; Guri Dam flooded a forested area; sewage is polluting Lago de Valencia; emits 5.45 tons of CO2/capita annually

Predominant Industries0Agriculture SManufacturing

17% of GDPSteel, aluminum, cement

0Fishing 0Tourism

SMining Petroleum is dominant33% of GDP



916,445 km2Government Federal presidential constitutional republic

Geography Northern South America; Caribbean Sea to north, Atlantic Ocean to northeast; Mountains in north are far limits of Andes; central dominated by plains, northwest lowlands; southeast highlands

Literacy Rate 95.5%

Climate Mostly tropical Monetary Unit Bolivar Fuerte

Language(s) spoken

Spanish Gross Domestic Product (in 2013

US $)

407.4 billion


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Solar

Characteristics

Definition Radiant energy from the sun.

Category Renewable

Processed The suns rays are collected by windows, mirrors, sand, rocks, and photovoltaic cells.

Transported This source is not transported, but is collected.

Uses It is used mostly to heat homes and water, and to generate electricity.

Environment It creates no air, water, or soil pollution.


Hydropower

Characteristics

Definition Energy that comes from the force of moving water.

Category Renewable

Processed This source is controlled by dams and is usually stored in reservoirs. When the dams are opened, water flows with strong force and turns the blades of turbine generators.

Transported This energy source is not transported. Power plants are built near the source.

Uses Its major use is to generate electricity.

Environment This energy source is clean, but facilities can flood large areas of land and disturb wildlife and natural resources in the area.


Geothermal

Characteristics

Definition This source comes from heat deep within the Earths core. Underground rocks and water absorb the heat and move it toward the surface. Examples of this source are geysers, volcanoes, and hot springs.

Category Renewable

Processed Wells are drilled into reservoirs of hot water and steam in the Earth. These wells pump the heated, underground water to the surface, where it can be used to generate electricity or heat buildings. The most active resources are found in an area surrounding the Pacific Ocean called the Ring of Fire.

Transported This resource is not transported. Power plants are built on top of this energy source.

Uses It can be used to generate electricity or to heat homes and buildings.

Environment This source does little damage to the environment. Power plants produce almost no emissions because no fuel is used to produce electricity.


Biomass

Characteristics

Definition Energy stored in any organic matter, such as wood, plants, animal wastes, or garbage.

Category Renewable

Processed Plants convert solar energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis. When plants are burned, the energy is transformed into heat and light. This source is collected and burned in waste-to-energy plants, or in individual homes. It can also be used to make alcohol fuels and energy-rich gas.

Transported Easily transported by car, train, or boat.

Uses Burned to generate electricity and heat. Can also be made into an alcohol fuel and mixed with gasoline to fuel cars.

Environment Burning this energy source can pollute the air, but does not cause acid rain. Also, growing this source may reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.


Wind

Characteristics

Definition Energy from moving air caused by the uneven heating of the Earths surface.

Category Renewable

Processed The kinetic energy of this source is collected by machines with large blades, which turn when air moves. The machines are connected to a generator, which produces electricity.

Transported This source is collected, not transported. A disadvantage of this energy source is that it is not constant, because air is not always moving.

Uses It is used to produce electricity.

Environment This source creates no air, soil, or water pollution. It can be harmful to bat populations.


Natural Gas

Characteristics

Definition One of the fossil fuels produced hundreds of millions of years ago. This source is a colorless, odorless gas.

Category Nonrenewable

Processed This source is found in porous rocks and is reached by digging wells that can be up to 5,000 feet deep. It can be found with coal and petroleum deposits.

Transported It is transported by pipelines.

Uses Used in industry to produce heat energy to manufacture goods. It is also an ingredient in fertilizer, glue, paint, laundry detergents, and other items. It can be used in homes for heating, cooking, and also for generating electricity.

Environment This source releases some pollutants into the air when burned, but is cleaner-burning than coal or oil.


Propane

Characteristics

Definition A fossil fuel that is found mixed with petroleum and natural gas. It is considered to be part of the liquefied petroleum (LP) gas family.


Processed About half of this source comes from processing natural gas, and half from refining petroleum, and some percent is imported.

Transported It is transported through underground pipelines. This source is stored and distributed in pressurized tanks. The pressure in the tanks causes the source to change from a gas to a liquid, which reduces its volume.

Uses In homes and businesses, it is used for heating and cooking. Because it is clean burning, it can also be used indoors to fuel forklifts and blow torches. It is often used in rural areas and in recreational vehicles.

Environment Because it is very clean burning, it emits fewer pollutants into the air than other fossil fuels.


Coal

Characteristics

Definition A solid fossil fuel found underground. It takes hundreds of millions of years to form.


Processed This resource is removed from the ground through surface mining and underground mining. It then goes to a preparation plant to be cleaned.

Transported It is transported mostly by trains, and occasionally by river barges, trucks, and conveyer belts.

Uses This source is mostly used to generate electricity. It is also used as fuel for the steel and iron industries. The United States has the worlds largest known reserves.

Environment Burning this source releases a chemical called sulfur, which can cause air pollution when it combines with oxygen to form sulfur dioxide. Before it is burned at power plants, scrubbers remove most of the sulfur. Leftover ash can be made into products to build roads and make cement.


Uranium

Characteristics

Definition Energy is stored in the nucleus of atoms of this element. The energy can be released by splitting the nucleus a process called fission.


Processed This source is mined and its atoms are split apart in the reactor of nuclear power plants. As the atoms split apart, heat energy and radiation are released. The heat is used to generate electricity.

Transported This energy source can be transported by train, truck, or boat.

Uses This source is used to generate electricity.

Environment This energy source produces no air pollution because no fuel is burned. A major disadvantage to using this source is that it produces radioactive waste which, if not stored properly, can be dangerous to living things. The waste can remain radioactive for as long as 1,000 years.


Petroleum

Characteristics

Definition A liquid fossil fuel found underground in beds of porous rock. It takes hundreds of millions of years to form.


Processed A well is drilled and pumps are used to force this source to the surface. Then the source is refined into products such as gasoline, heating fuel, and kerosene.

Transported It is transported by pipeline, and also shipped by boat and by truck.

Uses It is refined into gasoline to fuel vehicles such as cars, trucks, and buses. It is also used as an ingredient in many common products like toothbrushes, aspirin, tires, and plastics.

Environment Burning this energy source can cause air pollution. It can also pollute the soil and water if it is spilled during production or transportation.


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