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Alternative Energy

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Alternative Energy Notes *Alternative energy sources must have a natural process that can be used to produce energy. *Alternative energy resources are Biofuels, Geothermal, Hydroelectric, Solar, and Wind. *Using these sources of energy can produce less waste than using fossil fuels. This helps to conserve the Earth’s Natural Resources. -Why are certain energy resources called “alternative

resources”?

Alternative Energy Notes *Alternative energy sources must have a natural process that can be used to produce energy. *Alternative energy resources are Biofuels, Geothermal, Hydroelectric, Solar, and Wind. *Using these sources of energy can produce less waste than using fossil fuels. This helps to conserve the Earth’s Natural Resources. -Why are certain energy resources called “alternative

resources”?

By: Create your own Genius 2015

Alternative Energy Notes * Traditional forms of energy are often called “Fossil Fuels”. * The three types of Fossil Fuels are Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas. * These resources are considered “nonrenewable”. These resources take millions of years to form on Earth. We could not renew these resources in our life time.

- What are some advantages and disadvantages to using fossil fuels?

Alternative Energy Notes * Traditional forms of energy are often called “Fossil Fuels”. * The three types of Fossil Fuels are Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas. * These resources are considered “nonrenewable”. These resources take millions of years to form on Earth. We could not renew these resources in our life time.

- What are some advantages and disadvantages to using fossil fuels?


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Energy Sort Color the pictures blue that are renewable resources. Color the pictures red that are nonrenewable.


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Energy resources think sheet

1. Name the resources in the picture that are fossil fuels: 2. What are the disadvantages to using fossil fuels for energy?

3. Cars and trucks in the future may not use fossil fuels to run. What might be an alternative source for these vehicles to run off of?

4. What are the three types of fossil fuels?

5. Name the five types of Alternative energy?

6. What type of energy comes from the sun?


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Energy resources Quiz Answer the following questions below using the vocabulary words provided.

Biofuels Solar energy Wind energy Fossil fuels Hydroelectric energy

A. Energy that comes from the sun

B. Energy that comes from plant material that is nonrenewable

C. Energy that comes from the movement of air

D. Fuel that is made from biological substances

E. Energy that comes from using the movement of water

Identify the following questions as either using hydroelectric, biofuels, solar , or geothermal energy.

1. As water flows through a dam it creates enough energy to power the homes of the town.

2. Energy that is used by putting solar panels on top of a house to generate power for the home to use.

3. Hot water is pumped deep inside the earth and is used to heat homes and buildings for the city.

4. Plants and manure are burned to create energy to power a generator for the local city.

5. Panels are installed on a local gate that opens up to an amusement park.

6. Water running though a dam powers a turbine that produces electricity for the local wild life preserve.

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Alternative energy free draw Use the space below to draw and example of an alternative energy resource. Answer the questions that follow.

1. What type of alternative energy is being generated in your picture?

2. How is this type of energy better than using a fossil fuel?

3. Who in the community would benefit from using this type of energy?

4. Is this energy renewable? Why?


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Alternative energy partner work


The city of New York has a lot of smog that is polluting the environment due to all the traffic and cars that travel on the roadways. What could be a solution to their problem using alternative energy?

1. What type of alternative energy could the city use?

2. How would they use this energy?

3. How is this form of energy better than using fossil fuels?

4. Could this energy source work in your local community? Why or why not?

Read the following scenario and come up with a solution to the problem using an alternative energy solution. Color your picture showing your alternative energy source.

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Alternative energy partner work

Arizona is one of the hottest states in the U.S and has a shortage of water most of the time. How would they use alternative energy to provide power to their city if they lack water?

1. What type of alternative energy could the state use?





Read the following scenario and come up with a solution to the problem using an alternative energy solution. Color your picture showing your alternative energy source.

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Alternative energy partner work Read the following scenario and come up with a solution to the problem using an alternative energy solution. Color your picture showing your alternative energy source.

Michigan has several major lakes attached to their state. What is one way they could use this natural resource for power? What alternative energy source could they use for their state?

1. What type of alternative energy could the state use?





Fossil Fuels

Oil

Coal

Gas

Alternative Energy

Solar

Hydroelectric

Geothermal

Wind

Biofuel

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Energy Sort Color the pictures blue that are renewable resources. Color the pictures red that are nonrenewable.


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