🌱 Part 1: Understanding Renewable Energy

1. Define renewable energy in your own words:

2. Which of these energy sources are renewable? (Tick all that apply)

Solar power

Coal

Wind power

Natural gas

Hydropower

Oil

3. New Zealand generates approximately what percentage of its electricity from renewable sources?

40%

60%

80%

95%

⚡ Part 2: Renewable Energy Sources

4. Complete the table below by listing two advantages and two disadvantages for each renewable energy source:

Solar Power

Advantages: 1. _________________________________ 2. _________________________________

Disadvantages: 1. _________________________________ 2. _________________________________

Wind Power

Advantages: 1. _________________________________ 2. _________________________________

Disadvantages: 1. _________________________________ 2. _________________________________

Hydropower

Advantages: 1. _________________________________ 2. _________________________________

Disadvantages: 1. _________________________________ 2. _________________________________

5. Think-Pair-Share: Name three examples of renewable energy projects in your local area or region of New Zealand. If you don't know any, suggest where they might be located and why:

🔄 Part 3: Comparing Energy Sources

6. Draw a Venn diagram below comparing solar, wind, and hydropower. Include similarities and differences between these energy sources:

7. Considering New Zealand's geography and climate, which renewable energy source do you think is most suitable for our country? Explain your reasoning:

8. How might New Zealand's mountainous terrain and frequent rainfall influence our choice of renewable energy sources?