What type of energy does a power plant use to supply electricity in the example?
Wind
Coal
What are natural resources?
Gifts from nature like air, water, and minerals
Things made in factories
Which of the following is a renewable energy source?
Sunlight
Coal
Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable?
They can be used over and over
There is only a limited amount of them
What is one example of a nonrenewable resource?
Oil
Wind
What is a reason people started needing more energy about 150 years ago?
People stopped using wood
New machines were invented
What did people use in the past to cook food?
Solar panels
Wood
What is a challenge of using nonrenewable energy?
It grows on trees
It has to be found and taken from underground
What must happen before oil can be used as gasoline?
It is used directly from the ground
It has to be manufactured
What is a problem with burning coal?
It makes plants grow faster
It releases gases that can poison the air
What can happen if global warming increases?
Glaciers may melt and sea levels could rise
It will snow more often
How can oil spills harm the environment?
Oil helps fish swim faster
Oil can seep into the ocean
What does nuclear energy create as a problem?
Dangerous waste
Fresh water
Why is solar power not always available?
Solar panels don’t work at night because of the moon
The sun’s energy changes with time and seasons
What can individuals do to help save energy?
Turn off lights and devices when not in use
Leave everything on all the time
What is the author’s main point in the passage?
We must use energy wisely and find solutions for the future
We should use more coal and oil
