which of these is a renewable resource course hero

by Jackie Lubowitz 7 min read

Lesson Objectives

  1. Describe different renewable resources and understand why they are renewable.
  2. Discuss how the Sun is the source of most of Earth’s energy.
  3. Describe how energy is carried from one place to another as heat and by moving objects.
  4. Discuss why some renewable energy sources cost less than others do and why some cause less pollution than others.
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Vocabulary

  1. biofuel
  2. conduction
  3. radiation
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Solar Power

  • Consequences of Solar Power Use
    1. Sunlight must be present. Solar power is not useful in locations that are often cloudy or at night. However, storage technology is being developed. 2. The technology needed for solar power is still expensive. An increase in interested customers will provide incentive for companies to research …
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Lesson Summary

  1. Solar energy, water power, wind power, geothermal energy, and biomass energy are renewable energy sources.
  2. Solar energy can be used either by passively storing and holding the Sun's heat, converting it to electricity, or concentrating it.
  3. There are many ways to use the energy of moving water, including hydroelectric dams and ti…
  1. Solar energy, water power, wind power, geothermal energy, and biomass energy are renewable energy sources.
  2. Solar energy can be used either by passively storing and holding the Sun's heat, converting it to electricity, or concentrating it.
  3. There are many ways to use the energy of moving water, including hydroelectric dams and tidal and wave plants.
  4. Wind power uses the energy of moving air to turn turbines.

Review Questions

  1. If you turn on the burner on a gas stove under a pan of cold water, energy moves from the burner to the pan of water. What is this type of energy transfer called? How does this energy move?
  2. If solar power needs sunshine, how can solar power be a viable option for power?
  3. If you burn wood in a fireplace, which type of energy resource are you using?
  1. If you turn on the burner on a gas stove under a pan of cold water, energy moves from the burner to the pan of water. What is this type of energy transfer called? How does this energy move?
  2. If solar power needs sunshine, how can solar power be a viable option for power?
  3. If you burn wood in a fireplace, which type of energy resource are you using?
  4. Which form of energy is an important factor in making electricity from water power?

Further Reading / Supplemental Links

  • Cleveland, Cutler, “Energy Transitions Past and Future.” Encyclopedia of Earth, 2007. Available on the Web here.
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Points to Consider

  1. What areas do you think would be best for using solar energy?
  2. What causes the high temperatures deep inside the Earth that make geothermal energy possible?
  3. Do you think your town or city could use wind or water power?
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