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RENEWABLE and NON RENEWABLE ENERGY

In this day and age, it is of high importance to be aware of the need of a standard environmental protection. By using the rule of the three "Rs" we can make a difference. Though, it's obvious that we need energy in our daily routine in order to carry on with our general duties but, do we really know where this energy comes from? and what prize do we have to pay for that? During this video, you will be able to get a glimpse of the story of the energy and reflect on how this can affect us and our planet:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z6P-PoZVKQ

 Firstly, you should take into account some vocabulary words you need to get used to use in your discussions about these topics so, it has been prepared a glossary in case you do not understand some concepts.

 

Activities about the video:

 

How much do you know?

 

ADVANTAGES OF RENEWABLE ENERGY:

DISADVANTAGES OF RENEWABLE ENERGY:

 

 

LET’S do some research!

The video shows the main data from the UK regarding electricity resources; could you research the main resources of electricity in your country?

How many times do you put your cellphone to charge?

What is the amount of money that is paid of electricity in your home? Which are the main electronic gadgets used?

 

We can ALL be part of the solution too!

After watching the conclusions of the video, Can you tell, at least, 5 ways to decrease the bills paid at your home? Prove it with some data by reducing the use of electronic gadgets!

 

 

GLOSSARY for renewable energies

Alternative Energy resource: Energy generated by natural processes that is renewable.

Fuel: matter that can be burned to create heat or power, such as coal, wood, oil, or gas.

Renewable resource: Materials from the Earth that can be replaced by nature within a relatively short period of time. Example: trees.

Nonrenewable resource: Materials from the Earth that cannot be replaced within a reasonable amount of time. Example: oil, coal and natural gas.

Coal: a mineral substance made of carbon, used as a fuel.

Oil: another name for petroleum. Also called fuel oil a petroleum product used as a fuel in domestic heating, industrial furnaces, marine engines, etc.

Natural gas: a gas that is found underground and under the sea, and is used as a fuel for heating and cooking.

Fossil fuel: A flammable material made from the waste and remains of plants and animals in the Earth’s crust that is used to produce heat and power.

Wind Energy: Energy that comes from changing the power of moving air into a useful form.

Solar Energy: Energy that comes from the Sun.

Biofuel: Fuel made from plants, animal wastes and decomposing plan and animal tissue.

Biomass: organic matter that can be converted to fuel and is regarded as a potential energy source.

Geothermal: Energy that comes from the natural heat inside the Earth.

Hydroelectricity: Electricity made from the energy of moving or falling water.

Marine energy: or marine power (also sometimes referred to as ocean energy, ocean power, or marine and hydrokinetic energy) refers to the energy carried by ocean waves, tides, salinity, and ocean temperature differences.

Wave power: is the transport of energy by ocean surface waves, and the capture of that energy to do useful work; for example, electricity generation, water desalination, or the pumping of water.

Tidal power: also called tidal energy, is a form of hydropower that converts the energy obtained from tides into useful forms of power, mainly electricity.

Wind turbine: is a device that converts kinetic energy from the wind into electrical power.

Offshore wind power: or offshore wind energy refers to the construction of wind farms in bodies of water to generate electricity from wind.

Wind farm: a large group of wind-driven generators for electricity supply

Pollution: Materials introduced into an environment that cause damage, discomfort or instability.

 

 

 

 

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