🌱 Part 1: Renewable Energy Knowledge

1. Circle all the renewable energy sources used in New Zealand:

Wind power

Coal

Solar power

Natural gas

Hydroelectric power

Geothermal energy

2. How do renewable energy sources help reduce climate change? Choose the best answer:

They produce more electricity than fossil fuels

They produce little to no carbon emissions

They are cheaper to build

They create more jobs

3. Fill in the blanks about New Zealand's renewable energy:

New Zealand gets approximately ______% of its electricity from renewable sources. The largest source is _____________ power, which uses flowing water to generate electricity. The North Island also uses _____________ energy from underground heat sources.

🔌 Part 2: Energy Source Matching

4. Match each renewable energy source with its description:

1. Solar power

2. Wind power

3. Hydroelectric

4. Geothermal

5. Tidal power

A. Uses moving water from rivers or dams

B. Captures energy from ocean movements

C. Uses heat from inside the Earth

D. Converts sunlight into electricity

E. Uses moving air to turn turbines

💡 Part 3: Renewable Energy Benefits

5. List three benefits of using renewable energy instead of fossil fuels:

6. Which renewable energy source do you think is best suited for New Zealand? Explain your choice:

✍️ Part 4: Persuasive Letter Planning

7. You will write a persuasive letter advocating for a renewable energy source. First, choose your energy source and complete this planning section:

My chosen renewable energy source: _________________________

8. List three facts or reasons why this energy source is good for New Zealand:

9. Who will you write your letter to? (e.g., local council, government minister, community group)

10. What action do you want them to take after reading your letter?

🎨 Part 5: Design Challenge

11. Draw a diagram showing how your chosen renewable energy source works. Label the important parts:

12. Design a simple logo or symbol that represents renewable energy in New Zealand:

Renewable Energy Solutions

Renewable Energy Solutions

🌱 Part 1: Renewable Energy Knowledge

🔌 Part 2: Energy Source Matching

💡 Part 3: Renewable Energy Benefits

✍️ Part 4: Persuasive Letter Planning

🎨 Part 5: Design Challenge

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