Non-renewable Energy
Investigate the extraction, processing, and use of fossil fuels and nuclear power. Evaluate the environmental and economic costs associated with these resources.
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Investigate the extraction, processing, and use of fossil fuels and nuclear power. Evaluate the environmental and economic costs associated with these resources.
Key Questions
- What are the environmental impacts of coal extraction?
- How does nuclear fission generate electricity?
- What are the challenges of radioactive waste disposal?
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