Answer to bellwork: Viable-capable of working successfully. Not viable- not capable of working successfully.
When deciding if an energy source is viable or not you need to make sure that it meets ALL of the constraints. Criterias are goals or wants but not things we MUST have.
Criteria: Limited envrionmental impacts.
Constraints: Suitable for Michigan, Fits within budget, enough electricity to power entire household.
Label the following as Viable or Not Viable and please explain why.
Geothermal:
Biomass:
Solar:
Wind:
Hydroelectic:
Human Power:
For the Unit Summary Table, finish part C only. We will go over answer for part C tomorrow in class. Have an answer prepared because I will be pulling popsicle sticks to call on students.
