Why do people not want to use wind power to generate electricity? What is one solution to this?
Why do people not want to use wind power to generate electricity? What is one solution to this?
Assignment 4
- [6 points] Describe what fusion and fission are.
- [8 points] Describe how we generate electricity from nuclear reactions. Is this fusion or fission?
- [6 points] Describe one method that solar energy can heat a house or water.
- [6 points] Describe two ways solar energy can be used to generate electricity?
- [8 points] What is one benefit and one drawback of using waterpower in rivers to generate electricity? Explain each fully.
- [8 points] Why do people not want to use wind power to generate electricity? What is one solution to this?
- [8 points] Where does geothermal energy come from? How can it be used to generate electricity
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| Assignment 4 | ||
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome1] Fusion & Fission | 6 pts All Criteria Response successfully addresses all of the following: describe process of fusion, and describe process of fission. 4 pts Most Criteria Missing correct response to 1 of the following: describe process of fusion, and describe process of fission. 2 pts Attempt Attempted but missing correct response to all of the following: describe process of fusion, and describe process of fission. 0 pts No Criteria No response. OR Response does not address question being asked. | 6 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2] Nuclear Electricity | 8 pts All Criteria Response successfully addresses all of the following: process of generating electricity from nuclear energy (at least 3 steps, each counts as one entry), and the type of nuclear reaction. 5.5 pts Most Criteria Missing correct response to 1 or 2 of the following: process of generating electricity from nuclear energy (at least 3 steps, each counts as one entry), and the type of nuclear reaction. 3 pts Attempt Attempted but missing correct response to 3 or more of the following: process of generating electricity from nuclear energy (at least 3 steps, each counts as one entry), and the type of nuclear reaction. 0 pts No Criteria No response. OR Response does not address question being asked. | 8 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome3] Solar Heating | 6 pts All Criteria Response successfully addresses all of the following: a way solar energy can be used to heat a house or water, and a description of the process. 4 pts Most Criteria Missing correct response to 1 of the following: a way solar energy can be used to heat a house or water, and a description of the process. 2 pts Attempt Attempted but missing correct response to all of the following: a way solar energy can be used to heat a house or water, and a description of the process. 0 pts No Criteria No response. OR Response does not address question being asked. | 6 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome4] Solar Electricity | 6 pts All Criteria Response successfully addresses all of the following: identify method 1 of generating electricity, describe method 1, identify method 2 of generating electricity, describe method 2. 4 pts Most Criteria Missing correct response to 1 or 2 of the following: identify method 1 of generating electricity, describe method 1, identify method 2 of generating electricity, describe method 2. 2 pts Attempt Attempted but missing correct response to 3 or more of the following: identify method 1 of generating electricity, describe method 1, identify method 2 of generating electricity, describe method 2. 0 pts No Criteria No response. OR Response does not address question being asked. | 6 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome5] Water Power | 8 pts All Criteria Response successfully addresses all of the following: identify one benefit, explain the benefit, identify one drawback, and explain the drawback. 5.5 pts Most Criteria Missing correct response to 1or 2 of the following: identify one benefit, explain the benefit, identify one drawback, and explain the drawback. 3 pts Attempt Attempted but missing correct response to 2 or more of the following: identify one benefit, explain the benefit, identify one drawback, and explain the drawback. 0 pts No Criteria No response. OR Response does not address question being asked. | 8 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome6] Wind Power | 8 pts All Criteria Response successfully addresses all of the following: identify 1 reason people do not want to use wind power, explain reason, and describe a potential solution. 5.5 pts Most Criteria Missing correct response to 1 of the following: identify 1 reason people do not want to use wind power, explain reason, and describe a potential solution. 3 pts Attempt Attempted but missing correct response to 2 or more of the following: identify 1 reason people do not want to use wind power, explain reason, and describe a potential solution. 0 pts No Criteria No response. OR Response does not address question being asked. | 8 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome7] Geothermal Power | 8 pts All Criteria Response successfully addresses all of the following: describe where geothermal energy comes from, describe how geothermal energy creates electricity (at least 2 steps). 5.5 pts Most Criteria Missing correct response to 1 of the following: describe where geothermal energy comes from, describe how geothermal energy creates electricity (at least 2 steps). 3 pts Attempt Attempted but missing correct response to 2 or more of the following: describe where geothermal energy comes from, describe how geothermal energy creates electricity (at least 2 steps). 0 pts No Criteria No response. OR Response does not address question being asked. | 8 pts |
| Total Points: 50 | ||
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