Chapter 8, Problem 48R

To determine

The advantages and disadvantages of the energy sources.

Answer to Problem 48R

The advantages and disadvantages of the energy sources are mentioned in the table 1.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

The energy sources divide into two categories. First one is the renewable energy sources in which energy source produces faster than use and second is the nonrenewable energy sources that regenerates at very slow rate. The renewable energy sources are non-polluting in nature but the nonrenewable energy sources are polluting in nature.

For the given energy resources, the table is shown below.

Table 1

Energy Source	Advantages	Disadvantages
Fossil fuel	1-Portable 2-Nonrenewable	1-Environmental pollution 2-Non-renewable
Hydroelectricity	1-Less pollution 2-Local production	1-Large construction 2-Ecosystem disturbance
Wind Turbine	1-Pollution free 2-Renewable source	1-Expensive 2-Less popular
Nuclear fission	1-High amount 2-Pollution free	1-Radioactive waste 2-Non-renewable
Solar energy	1-Pollution free 2-Renewable source	1-Low efficiency 2-Large area
Geothermal energy	1-Pollution free 2-Renewable source	1-Less popular 2-Environmental issues

Conclusion:

The two advantages and two disadvantages for the each given energy source is mention in the table (1).