Requirements
- 1.
Explain the difference between a conventional fossil fuel and an alternative fuel?
- 2.
Briefly describe each of the following alternative fuels and their benefits:
- a.
Algae-based fuel
- b.
Bio-alcohol
- c.
Biodiesel
- d.
Hydrogen
- e.
Electricity
- f.
Ethanol
- g.
Liquid Nitrogen
- h.
Methanol
- i.
Natural Gas
- j.
Non-fossil Methane
- k.
Nuclear Power
- l.
Propane m.Vegetable oil
- a.
- 3.
Discover at least three reasons why alternative fuels are important?
- 4.
What are some advantages and disadvantages of alternate fuels?
- 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.
- a.
- 11.
Discuss with a group the following texts as they relate to alternative fuels. Note: This is an open question designed to allow pathfinders to think freely with the guidance of an instructor.
- a.
Psalm 24:1
- b.
Colossians 1:16-17
- c.
John 1:3
- a.
Advanced requirements
Completed after the requirements above, for the advanced version of this honor.
- 1.
Have the Alternative Fuels honor
- 2.
Describe the process of hydraulic fracturing.
- 3.
Describe the process of offshore drilling.
- 4.
What are some of the safety concerns of offshore drilling?
- 5.
Draw a diagram that explains how natural gas is extracted and processed for use.
- 6.
Explain how natural gas can be used:
- a.
Producing hydrogen
- b.
Generating power
- c.
Transportation
- d.
Power source
- a.
- 7.
Natural gas is used to make what type of products? Explain the process for at least two of your answers.
- 8.
How is ethanol produced?
- 9.
Discuss with a group some of the environmental effects regarding the use of alternative fuels.
About this honor
- Category
- Nature
- Skill level
- 2
- Division
- North American Division
- Edition
- 2014
Requirements are published by AdventSource for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Advent Clubs reproduces them here for club leaders and links the original document above.