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Harnessing Energy Review

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Harnessing Energy Review

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⚡ Part 1: Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

Coal

Solar power

Natural gas

Oil

2. What is the main advantage of wind energy?

It produces pollution

It never runs out

It's expensive to build

It requires fossil fuels

3. Which energy sources are considered fossil fuels? (Check all that apply)

Coal

Wind

Oil

Natural gas

Solar

4. What converts sunlight directly into electricity?

Wind turbines

Solar panels

Hydroelectric dams

Coal plants

📝 Part 2: Fill in the Blanks & Short Answers

5. Complete the sentence:

_____________ energy sources can be replaced naturally and will not run out, while _____________ energy sources take millions of years to form and will eventually be used up.

6. Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of using fossil fuels for energy:
7. How does a hydroelectric dam generate electricity?
8. List three ways you can conserve energy at home:
1. _________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________

🔍 Part 3: Critical Thinking

9. If you were designing a new city, which three energy sources would you choose and why?
10. Compare and contrast solar energy and wind energy. Include at least two similarities and two differences:

📋 Answer Key

1. Solar power

2. It never runs out

3. Coal, Oil, Natural gas

4. Solar panels

5. Renewable, Nonrenewable (or Fossil fuel)

6. Sample answer: Advantage - readily available and reliable; Disadvantage - causes pollution and will run out

7. Sample answer: Water flows through the dam, turning turbines that generate electricity

8. Sample answers: Turn off lights when not in use, unplug electronics, use energy-efficient appliances, adjust thermostat, use natural light

9. Sample answer: Solar (clean and renewable), Wind (no pollution), Hydroelectric (reliable) - answers will vary

10. Sample answer: Similarities - both renewable, both clean; Differences - solar needs sunlight/wind needs wind, solar panels vs. turbines

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