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Renewable Energy New Zealand

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Renewable Energy New Zealand Worksheet

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📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

1. What part of New Zealand's electricity comes from renewable sources?

About 60%

About 80%

About 95%

2. Which renewable energy source gives the most electricity in New Zealand?

Hydroelectric

Wind

Solar

3. Which of these are renewable energy sources in New Zealand? (Choose all that fit)

Hydroelectric dams

Wind farms

Coal power stations

4. Why is New Zealand good for geothermal energy?

Volcanic activity

Strong winds

Lots of rain

✏️ Part 2: Short Answer Questions

5. Name one good thing about using renewable energy instead of fossil fuels.
6. What is one problem New Zealand has with using more renewable energy?
7. Complete this: Renewable energy is called "renewable" because it ________________.
8. Why might some people not want wind farms near their homes?

🧠 Part 3: Myth Busters - Critical Thinking

9. Myth: "Solar panels don't work in New Zealand because it's too cloudy."

Talk with your group. Is this true or false? Write your answer below with reasons.

10. Myth: "Renewable energy is too expensive for New Zealand."

Discuss this with your group. What are the good and bad sides of renewable energy?

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