📚 Topic Summary
Renewable energy comes from sources that can be replenished naturally, like sunlight, wind, and water. Non-renewable energy comes from sources that are limited and can't be easily replaced, such as coal, oil, and natural gas. Understanding the difference is key to protecting our planet!
🧪 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the terms with their definitions:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Solar Energy |
A. Energy from sources that will run out or not be replenished in our lifetime. |
| 2. Fossil Fuels |
B. Remains of dead plants and animals. |
| 3. Renewable Energy |
C. Energy derived from the sun in the form of solar radiation. |
| 4. Non-Renewable Energy |
D. Energy from sources that are naturally replenished. |
| 5. Biomass |
E. Coal, petroleum, and natural gas. |
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
Words: wind, geothermal, natural gas, renewable, pollution
- Energy from the _____ is a clean, _____ source.
- _____ energy sources can be replenished.
- Burning _____ causes _____.
- _____ energy is heat from the Earth.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you are in charge of your town's energy supply. What steps would you take to increase the use of renewable energy sources and reduce reliance on non-renewable sources? Explain your plan.