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Assessment Statements
3.3.1 Outline the range of energy resources available to society.
3.3.2 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of two contrasting energy sources.
3.3.3 Discuss the factors that affect the choice of energy sources adopted by different societies.
Key Vocabulary
Renewable energy resources
Solar
Wind
Hydroelectric
Geothermal
Tidal
Wave
Biofuel
Biomass
Non-renewable energy resources
Coal
Oil
Natural gas
Nuclear
Essential Idea
Notes
This set of notes, prepared by Nigel Gardner at ScienceBitz, examines some different energy resources as well as the advantages and disadvantages of using them.
This set of notes, prepared by Mr.G, provides examples of different energy resources and examines their advantages and disadvantages. It also explores a real-world example of why a particular nation may depend on a particular energy source.
Learning Activities
Comparing National Energy Sources Assignment
This assignment outline will provide you with the Guiding Questions and Grading Rubric for comparing the energy sources of two countries.
Supplemental Readings
This video outlines the different energy resources that are available here on Earth. It also examines the manner in which energy flows through living systems, being converted into heat along the way.
Video Tutorials
Supplemental Videos
This video examines the environmental impact of fossil fuels and the associated, but unaccounted for, negative economic costs.
This video examines a variety of energy resources and
discusses the "energy transition" in which nations are
shifting to alternative energy sources with which to
support their environmental and economic goals.
This video describes what biodiesel is and how regular
cooking oils can be refined so that they can power
vehicles.
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