Environmental studies and Forestry

1.Describe the viability of solar energy as an alternative energy being sure to mention passive and active systems.

2.Research the utilization of nuclear energy in the US and worldwide and then list the pro’s and con’s of this energy source.

3.List the pros and cons of water power – further is this viable in Michigan / Great lakes region -explain?.

4.Differentiate between hydropower and tidal power.

5.How much energy can wind power generate, is it currently operation al and what are the basic costs?.

6.What are biofuels and geothermal, how do they work, and what are the limitations of these alternatives?