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    Energy Sources

    Matter and Energy

    Bruce anthony 5/11/2018


    miranda

    Energy Sources
    Part I: Investigate

    Wind
    Natural Resource: ____________________________________

    CIRCLE the debate argument side that you represent: Advantages Disadvantages

    Resource Facts Data Table


    Wind is formed by one
    How is this natural resource formed? part of the atmosphere
    and heat

    Renewable because source of


    Is this a renewable or nonrenewable energy pollution free in the
    resource? Explain what this means. lesser space installation

    Wind energy is used in the eaRth


    How is this natural resource used? because if it is not wind why the
    earth so the house doesnt have
    What are the advantages of using this energy
    resource? (Include thoughts about
    availability, cost, pollution, and any
    other possible advantages.)
    What are the disadvantages of using
    this resource? (Include thoughts
    about availability, cost, pollution, and You caht predict it
    any other possible disadvantages.)
    Habe more heat that the
    If this resource is nonrenewable, what creates more wind,makes
    are some ways to conserve or more heat
    alternatives to using this resource?

    1
    Energy Sources
    Matter and Energy

    Part I: Investigate, continued

    Discussion Planner
    Topic Your Statement(s) Supporting Facts and Details

    Renewable or
    Nonrenewable

    Worldwide
    Availability

    Pollution

    Cost

    Other
    Facts

    2
    Energy Sources
    Matter and Energy

    Part II: Discuss, Vote, and Record

    1. After each team debates, record key advantages and disadvantages in the chart below.
    Circle the advantage or disadvantage section for each energy resource based upon the
    class vote of the debate winner.

    Energy Resource Data Chart

    Natural Resource Advantages Disadvantages

    Coal

    Oil

    Natural Gas

    Nuclear Power

    Biomass

    Wind

    Hydropower

    Geothermal

    Solar

    3
    Energy Sources
    Matter and Energy

    Part II: Discuss, Vote, and Record, continued

    2. Summarize your opinion about which energy resource is the best for use based on the
    evidence presented in the discussion. Include objective, fact-based information that you
    gained from the discussion in your response.
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________

    3. Summarize your opinion about which energy resource is the worst for use based on the
    evidence presented in the discussion. Include objective, fact-based information that you
    gained from the discussion in your response.
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________

    4
    Energy Sources
    Matter and Energy

    Reflections and Conclusions

    1. What makes an energy resource renewable or nonrenewable?


    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________

    2. Why does society depend on nonrenewable resources? Justify your answer.


    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________

    3. Why should society research and develop the use of renewable resources? Justify your
    answer.
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________

    4. What factors should be considered about energy resources when choosing to buy a new car
    or home? Explain.
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________

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