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Combustibles alternativos

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1. Explicar la diferencia entre combustible convencional y combustible alternativo.

2. Describir brevemente los siguientes combustibles alternativos y sus beneficios:

a. Combustible algal

b. Bioalcohol

c. Biodiésel

d. Hidrógeno

e. Electricidad

f. Etanol

g. Nitrógeno líquido

h. Metanol

i. Gas natural

j. Metano no-fósil

k. Energía nuclear

l. Propano

m. Aceite vegetal

3. Descubrir por lo menos 3 razones de por qué combustible alternativo es importante.

4. ¿Cuáles son algunas de las ventajas de combustibles alternativos? ¿Cuáles son algunas de las desventajas?

5. Illustrate through drawings, sketches, or photographs, the elements that make up natural gas.

6. Explain the difference between compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas?

7. Draw the steps or view an electronic animation that illustrates the alternate fuel conversion process as used in the automobile industry.

8. Describe how a propane vehicle operates.

9. Discuss with a group the importance of finding alternative fuel methods.

10. Do two of the following individually or as a group:

a. Visit a facility that produces an alternative fuel of your choice. Prepare and give an oral presentation on your activity.

b. Create a science project demonstration that illustrates how an alternative fuel can be used.

c. Have someone who works in the alternative fuels industry come and speak to you or your group.

d. Calculate and demonstrate cost savings for modern alternative fuel/hybrid vehicles. Demonstrate your finding through a presentation, display or verbal report.

11. Discuss with a group the following texts as they relate to alternative fuels.

a. Psalm 24:1

b. Colossians 1:16-17

c. John 1:3