Renewable or non renewable
Sources of energy
Effects of energy
Vocabulary
Graphs
100
Identify each as renewable or non-renewable resources.
NR: coal, petrolum R: wind, solar
100
Identify 3 devices we can make adjustments to at home in order to conserve energy?
thermostat, computers, lights
100
Conserve
To Save
100
Infer a future trend for the human consumption of natural gas & renewables through year 2090.
decrease
200
What is the difference between plastic bags and paper bags?
plastic comes from a non-renewable resource
200
Dylan and his sister designed a plan to conserve energy at home. Which idea should be removed from the list?
driving to your next door neighbors house
200
Car engines in 2025 can get more miles per gallon of gas. How will this effect the world's oil supply?
extend the time oil is available underground
200
what are the definitions of the words "benefit" and "limitations"
a benefit is something good you get from a decision or an action, while a
limitation is something that holds you back or a rule that sets a boundary.
200
What trend will occur over the next 5 years if this rate of consumption continues?
energy consumption in all states will decrease
300
A city is switching from coal-powered energy to solar-powered energy. What effect will this have on the city?
provide better air quality for the city
300
Which of these is less energy efficient versus more energy efficient?
Less: lightbulbs
More: solar panel, wind turbine, thermostat
300
Fossil fuels do more harm to the environment than the use of what other type of resource?
renewable
300
Infer
to figure something out based on clues
300
What might happen in 10 years if this trend in energy consumption continues?
solar and wind consumption will increase
400
A teacher's home is powered from the Sun and their car is powered from oil. Which describes these types of energy?
house uses renewable energy, car uses nonrenewable energy
400
Wind turbines are devices that convert what types of energy?
kinetic energy to electrical energy
400
Why are hybrid vehicles more efficient than gas-powered vehicles?
they use less gasoline
400
The word efficient means
doing something well and fast without wasting time, energy, or materials
400
In order 1-4, identify the moon phases at each location on the diagram below.
first quarter, full, third quarter, new
500
Which answer choice would not conserve energy at home?
leaving the television on when no one is watching
500
What are some harmful consequences of using non-renewable energy?
air/water pollution; habitat/wildlife loss
500
Infer a future trend for the human consumption of natural gas & renewables through the year 2090.
continue to increase
500
The model shows Earth's revolution around Sun and its effect on seasons. What improvement should be made to the model?
add the tilt of the Earth