3.3.3. New sources and technologies

Try these first

1. 1.

   What do hydrogen fuel cells produce as by-products?

   Hint

   Think about what happens when hydrogen and oxygen react.

2. 2.

   Name one advantage of using nuclear fusion over nuclear fission.

   Hint

   Consider waste management and safety.

3. 3.

   Which of the following is produced by hydrogen fuel cells?

   • Oxygen
   • Heat
   • Electricity
   • Both Heat and Electricity

   Hint

   Consider what happens during the reaction.

4. 4.

   True or False: Nuclear fusion produces long-lived radioactive waste.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the waste products of each process.

5. 5.

   Research the advancements in hydrogen fuel cell technology in the past five years and explain how they contribute to sustainability in energy.

   Hint

   Look for credible academic journals or industry reports.

6. 6.

   Assess the potential impacts of successful nuclear fusion on global energy policy and economic structures.

   Hint

   Consider how energy markets respond to new technologies.