Question: I need help with this please: 33 Energy transformation technologies have revolutionized the world in which we live. In this evaluated learning task, you will

I need help with this please: 33

Energy transformation technologies have revolutionized the world in which we live. In this evaluated learning task, you will choose a specific energy transformation technology, analyze the social and/or environmental impact, propose a practical course of action to make the technology more sustainable.

  • Choose an energy transformation technology. Examples: air conditioner, coal-fired power plant, electric light, gasoline engine, heat pump, hydroelectric power plant, jet engine, nuclear power plant, steam engine, etc.
  • Conduct research into the technology.
  • Describe, with the aid of diagrams,the energy transformations that occur through the use of the technology.
  • Describe the source of energy used by the technology and how that energy is transported to the consumer.
  • Describe at least one impact the technology has had on society.
  • Describe at least one impact the technology has hadon the environment.
  • Describe at least one impact the technology could haveon the environment.
  • Propose a change that could be made to the technology to make it more sustainable, i.e., to reduce its environmental impact(s)

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