Reading comprehension
What is energy?
The ability to work.
How does bicycle-powered energy work?
When you pedal the wheel spins and creates electricity.
Energy that flows through wires.
Electricity
Where does solar energy come from?
the sun
How do people use electricity produced from riding bikes?
laptops, TV, fan
Move in a steady stream
flow
Why is solar energy a silent source of energy?
Because it makes no sound.
What is a watt?
a unit for measuring power
To carry something heavy
haul
How can energy come from people?
By pedaling a bike.
Why would it be a mistake to use pedal power to run a refrigerator?
Because they need too much power.
Beneath the surface of the Earth
underground
How can riding a bike create enough energy to run a computer?
The bike is connected to a generator that turns the power into electric power.
How might you use bike-powered electricity?
charge a phone when the electricity goes out. Or something else.
An electric machine that helps with housework.
appliance