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Directions: Use the Google Slides presentation to fill in the missing words.

The first one is done for you.

What is Energy?
●​ Energy is the ability to [ do work or create change ].
●​ We get energy from many different sources, which can be either
[renewable ] or [nonrenewable ]
●​ What does it mean if an energy source is non-renewable?
[It means that once the source of that energy is gone, you can no
longer use or find anymore of that energy. ]
●​ What does it mean if an energy source is renewable?
[This means the energy can be replenished. ]

Non-Renewable Energy Sources - Fossil Fuels


Most of the energy sources we use today are what we call fossil fuels.
[Fossil fuels] are concentrated energy sources, storing all the [energy
from ancient organisms ] that formed them. We [ burn ] these fuels to
[release].

Think About It…


When fossil fuels are burned to get energy, what else happens? (type the
whole answer not just the letter)
[Carbon Dioxide and other gases are released into the atmosphere.
]
Why is this bad?
[ More carbon dioxide in the atmosphere contribute to climate
change and global warming ]

Types of Fossil Fuels


Oil
○​ Can be used as [ ] for cars, trucks, and other vehicles.
○​ Can be used to [ ] or generate electricity.
○​ Can be used to [ ] and other products.
○​ The US consumes [ ] of the world’s entire oil production.
●​ Pros:
○​ [ ]
○​ easy to store and [ ]
○​ packs a lot of [ ] in a small volume
●​ Cons:
○​ drilling for oil [ ] and people who live in the area
○​ oil spills can [ ] wildlife, and [ ] water
○​ burning oil releases [ ] into the atmosphere

Natural Gas
○​ Natural gas [burn easily ] and has no odor.
○​ After it is pumped from the ground, it is mixed with a chemical
to give it a strong smell so that people know if there is a leak.
○​ The gas is sent through underground pipes to homes, schools,
or businesses to [cook food or provide heat ].
○​ It is also sent to power plants to [ generate electricity ].
○​ [20% ] of all energy used in the US comes from natural gas.
●​ Pros:
○​ Burns cleaner than other fossil fuels.
○​ Has a wide [ variety ] of uses.
○​ [ Inexpensive ]
●​ Cons:
○​ Production of natural gas has a [negative impact ] on wildlife
and is [ destructive ] to the environment.
○​ There is not enough natural gas on the planet to last in the
future.
○​ Natural gas is highly [ explosive ].

Coal
○​ Coal is removed from the earth in two ways: [surface mining and
underground mining ].
○​ The US has the world’s largest share of known coal deposits.
○​ Coal generates more than [ 50% ] of the electricity usage in the
US.
●​ Pros:
○​ [Inexpensive ]
○​ Easy to [ transport ]
○​ [ Abundant ]
●​ Cons:

○​ Releases large amounts of [CO2

○​ ]
○​ Contributes to [acid rain ]
○​ Difficult and [ dangerous to mine ]
○​ Mining is [ destructive ] to the environment

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