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Energy Matters

1998
Have you ever thought about how important energy is? Do you know where it comes from? How many types of energy are available and which is best? At this site you can read about fossil fuels--coal, wood, oil and natural gas--or learn the difference between nuclear fission and fusion. Solar, wind, and geothermal are also covered. Play a simulation game concerning an energy crisis that is likely to occur in the future.

Award

1998 Fifth Place

Team

XianThomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Alexandria, VA, United States


JustinThomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Alexandria, VA, United States


JohnColegio F. D. Roosevelt, Lima, Peru


Age Range

19 & under

Coaches

Donald HyattThomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Alexandria, VA, United States


John LakatosColegio F. D. Roosevelt, Lima, Peru


Phyllis RittmanThomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Alexandria, VA, United States


Category

Science & Technology > Earth Science > Energy

Science & Technology > Physical Science

Audience

All ages

Language

English