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    Comprehension Activity: What Is Renewable Energy?

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    The document discusses different types of renewable energy sources including solar, geothermal, wind, hydropower, and biomass. It explains that renewable energy comes from sources that can be replenished naturally or easily made, unlike non-renewable sources like fossil fuels which release pollution. Specifically, it provides details on how solar panels convert sunlight to electricity, geothermal energy uses heat from the Earth's core, wind turbines transform kinetic energy from the wind, and hydropower harnesses the power of moving water. The document also notes that while non-renewable sources are still widely used, renewable options are better for the environment.

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    The document discusses different types of renewable energy sources including solar, geothermal, wind, hydropower, and biomass. It explains that renewable energy comes from sources that can be replenished naturally or easily made, unlike non-renewable sources like fossil fuels which release pollution. Specifically, it provides details on how solar panels convert sunlight to electricity, geothermal energy uses heat from the Earth's core, wind turbines transform kinetic energy from the wind, and hydropower harnesses the power of moving water. The document also notes that while non-renewable sources are still widely used, renewable options are better for the environment.

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    Renewable Energy

    Comprehension Activity
    What is renewable energy?
    Renewable energy is energy that comes from sources that are easily made or naturally
    replenished (restored). We can’t run out of renewable energy sources. Renewable
    energy includes solar, geothermal, wind, hydropower and biomass.

    Why is using renewable energy sources better for our environment?


    Natural gas, coal, petroleum, oil and uranium are all examples of fossil fuels that
    we burn to create energy. These sources of energy are called non-renewable because
    once they’ve been burnt, they’re gone and do not naturally restore or fill up again.
    When we burn fossil fuels, we release harmful chemicals into the air and this is
    damaging to our environment.

    Renewable energy is sometimes called ‘clean energy’ or ‘green power’ because it


    does not release any pollution into the air or waterways. Because renewable energy
    naturally restores and doesn’t pollute our environment, it is better for the planet.

    What is solar energy?


    Solar energy is the light and heat that comes from the Sun. Solar energy can be
    collected and used as electricity to power lights, appliances,
    electronics and other things that use electricity. Solar energy
    is collected by solar panels. Solar panels are big, black panels
    that are fitted to the roofs of houses and buildings to collect
    energy. They are becoming very popular in sunny places. See
    if you can spot some next time you’re going for a walk.

    What is geothermal energy?


    Geothermal energy is created from the heat inside the Earth. You can find it anywhere
    on the Earth’s surface but sometimes you need to drill down through rock to find it.
    Geothermal energy is created as radioactive elements in the Earth’s core decay. It can
    be turned into electricity, used for bathing and used for heating.

    What is wind power?


    Have you ever seen those huge, white windmills? They are called
    wind turbines and they harness energy from the wind. Wind farms
    are lots of those white wind turbines together. The wind turns the
    blades of the turbine and this powers a generator in the base of
    the turbine and creates electricity. Wind farms can power entire
    villages. The bigger the turbine, the more electricity it generates.

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    Renewable Energy Comprehension Activity
    What is hydropower?
    Hydropower (or hydroelectricity) is also created using a turbine,
    like wind power. The difference is that, instead of wind, hydropower
    is generated through running water. The running water makes the
    turbine blades spin which powers the generator and creates electricity.

    What is biomass energy?


    Biomass energy is energy that is created from living or once-living
    things. The most common biomass material used for energy is plants,
    wood and waste. Biomass energy can be burnt to create heat, converted
    into electricity and is the only renewable source that can be made into
    a liquid form, called biofuel.

    Why are non-renewable energy sources still used?


    We still use non-renewable energy sources today. The most
    common non-renewable energy sources used are coal, natural
    gas and petroleum. Because they generate more energy, can be
    stored and moved and are cheaper to convert into electricity than
    renewable sources, non-renewable energy sources are still very
    valuable and widely used.

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    Renewable Energy Comprehension Activity

    Questions
    Please answer using complete sentences.

    1. Sort the following energy sources into renewable and non-renewable using the table below.

    biomass coal natural gas water sun

    uranium oil wind geothermal petroleum

    Renewable Non-renewable

    2. What types of renewable energy have you seen before?




    3. Why is renewable energy called ‘green power’ or ‘clean energy’?




    4. Finish these sentences:


    a) Energy that comes from water is called .
    b) Solar power is heat and energy that comes from the .
    c) is a source of energy that comes from living or once-living things.
    d) is created as radioactive elements in the Earth’s core decay.
    e) Wind that turns a turbine, storing energy in a generator, is called .

    5. Why do we still use non-renewable energy sources today?




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    Renewable Energy Comprehension Activity Questions

    6. How does a wind turbine work?




    7. Think about your own home and family. What kinds of energy do you use for day to day
    living?


    8. Finish the visual dictionary. Draw a picture to match the energy with its source.

    Solar Geothermal Hydropower Windpower Biomass

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    Renewable Energy Comprehension Activity

    Answers
    Please answer using complete sentences.

    1. Sort the following energy sources into renewable and non-renewable using the table below.

    biomass coal natural gas water sun

    uranium oil wind geothermal petroleum

    Renewable Non-renewable
    biomass coal

    water natural gas

    sun uranium

    wind oil

    geothermal petroleum

    2. What types of renewable energy have you seen before?


    Answers will vary, but may contain solar panels on rooftops or wind turbine farms.

    3. W
     hy is renewable energy called ‘green power” or ‘clean energy’?
    Renewable energy is called ‘green power’ or ‘clean energy’ because it does not release
    any chemicals into the air or waterways when it is converted into electricity.

    4. F
     inish these sentences:
    a) Energy that comes from water is called hydropower/hydroelectricity.
    b) Solar power is heat and energy that comes from the sun.
    c) Biomass is a source of energy that comes from living or once-living things.
    d) Geothermal energy is created as radioactive elements in the Earth’s core decay.
    e) Wind that turns a turbine, storing energy in a generator, is called wind power.

    5. Why do we still use non-renewable energy sources today?


    We still use non-renewable energy sources today because they create a lot of energy,
    can be moved and stored and are cheaper to process into electricity than renewable
    energy sources.

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    Renewable Energy Comprehension Activity Answers

    6. How does a wind turbine work?


    The wind turns the blades of the turbine and that powers a generator in the base of the
    turbine. That energy is then converted into electricity.

    7. Think about your own home and family. What kinds of energy do you use for day to day
    living?
    Answers will vary but could include: natural gas for cooking and hot water, electricity
    for power in the home and petrol for the car.

    8. Finish the visual dictionary. Draw a picture to match the energy with its source.

    Solar Geothermal Hydropower Windpower Biomass

    Living or once-
    Sun Earth's core Running water Wind
    living things

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