 | Understand what is meant by energy
degradation and analyze energy flow diagrams |
| Describe various sources of energy in
the world; understand the differences between renewable and
non-renewable energy sources and the advantages/disadvantages of each |
| Understand the characteristics of
fossil fuels, including advantages and disadvantages, energy density,
and environmental problems associated with their use |
| Describe/explain the processes
through which energy is produced through nuclear power, solar power,
hydroelectric power, wind power, and wave power |
| Understand the greenhouse effect and
the enhanced greenhouse effect |
| Explain how the enhanced greenhouse
effect has contributed to global warming |
| Understand and explain some of the
mechanisms that may increase the rate at which global warming occurs and
some of the international efforts that are being undertaken to reduce
the effects of the enhanced greenhouse effect. |
