Homework Solution

TQ 1-1

Principal energy sources:

• Fossil fuels (non-renewable):
  • Oil
  • Natural gas
  • Coal
     
• Nuclear fission (non-renewable*)
   
• Hydroelectric (renewable)
   
• Solar (renewable)
   
• Wind (renewable)
   
• Geothermal (renewable)
   
• Biomass (renewable)

        * If breeder reactor technology is employed, use nuclear fission could be extended tremendously.