Author Question: What is ITER and where will it be constructed? What will be an ideal ... (Read 36 times)

scienceeasy · **on:** Jul 26, 2018

What is ITER and where will it be constructed?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Compare the positive and negative environmental impacts of solar and wind energy.

What will be an ideal response?

nickk12214 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 26, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ITER is multinational effort to construct the world's largest Tokomak to demonstrate that a working fusion reactor is an achievable goal. It is being constructed in Cadarache, France.

Answer to Question 2

Solar and wind energy are resources that cannot provide baseline load without backup. Solar requires a large footprint, however rooftops and parking shelters can serve well. The clearing of land and added shade from solar collectors can adversely affect certain wildlife and plants. The best wind resources are often located a long way from the end user, requiring long transmission lines. Structures for wind turbines can create a hazard for small aircraft and birds and noise can be an issue in some locations. On the positive side, both solar and wind are non-polluting and do not emit carbon dioxide or other gases.