a machine that generates electricity when wire coils inside it are made to spin in a magnetic field

a series of angled blades that turn electrical generators that produce electricity

an energy resource that can be replenished as quickly as it is used so will not run out

a resource that can be replenished naturally and used with little or no negative impact on the environment

Using renewable energy resources

Science

In the Climate change and biodiversity unit, they will build on this knowledge to learn about the impact of agriculture and deforestation on biodiversity, and to more thoroughly consider the effects of climate change on biodiversity and food production.

In the unit Climate change and living sustainably, pupils were introduced to the greenhouse effect, global warming and the impact of climate change on weather events. It explored some actions that can be taken to use resources, and to live, in a sustainable way.

In this unit pupils learn about greenhouse gas emissions from transport and industry, and the use of renewable energy resources and changes to transport infrastructure that could reduce emissions.

Climate change and greenhouse gases

an energy resource that can be replenished as quickly as it is used

a resource that can be replenished naturally

Match the following terms to the correct definitions.

Which of the following are examples of renewable energy resources?

They generate electricity during hours of daylight, but not at night.

Solar farms can be a blot on the landscape.

They can be placed on the roofs of buildings.

Which of the following are disadvantages of solar power?

They are expensive to manufacture and install.

Which of the following are advantages of wind power?

{{}} generates electricity with falling water spinning turbinesand connected to electric generators.

not many places have sufficiently hot rock close to the surface

it produces very few greenhouse gas emissions

geothermal power stations need to be away from populated areas

What is an advantage of a geothermal power station?

Combustion is the reaction between a fuel and {{}}.

they produce pollutants such as carbon dioxide

they can be used to generate large amounts of electricity

Which of the following are disadvantages of burning non-renewable energy resources?

Wood pellets can be burned in a power station to generate electricity. Which of the following are products of the combustion of wood pellets?

Burning a fuel is an example of a combustion reaction and {{}}.

In a power station, steam turns a {{}} which turns electrical generators that produce electricity.

Which of the following are examples of non-renewable sources of energy?

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