Energy Geography of Canada

Energy Sources of Energy Use of Energy Conservation of Energy

Sources of Energy Can you identify the 9 different sources of energy depicted in this drawing?

Sources of Energy

Sources of Energy Fossil Fuels 70% Nuclear 19% Hydro 9% Wind 0.5% Coal 52% Natural Gas 15% Oil 3% Nuclear 19% Hydro 9% Wind 0.5% Solar 0.5% Geothermal 0.5% Tidal 0.5%

Sources of Energy Solar Source Pros Cons Sun free source unlimited env. friendly not efficient expensive set-up

Sources of Energy Geothermal Source Pros Cons Natural heat coming from the Earth free source unlimited env. friendly expensive set-up few locations

Sources of Energy Biomass Source Pros Cons Burning natural products or waste free source env. friendly gets rid of waste environment better use of natural products?

Sources of Energy Hydro Source Pros Cons Moving river water cheap source env. friendly recreation flooding impacts expensive set-up

Sources of Energy Waves Source Pros Cons Ocean waves free source unlimited navigation safety eyesore

Sources of Energy Tides Source Pros Cons Rising and falling water free source unlimited two-way only 25 locations navigation safety eyesore

Sources of Energy Wind Source Pros Cons Moving air free source env. friendly expensive set-up eyesore, birds inconsistent source

Sources of Energy Nuclear Source Pros Cons Atom splitting not expensive source lots of source safety concerns expensive set-up weapons possible

Sources of Energy Fossil Fuels Source Pros Cons Burning of coal, oil, or natural gas not expensive source or set-up readily available environment not renewable

The Energy System List the names of the stages in order as they appear.

The Energy System 1. Sources

The Energy System 2. Transmission

The Energy System 3. Distribution

The Energy System 4. Usage at Home

The Energy System

Saving Energy at Home air leaks (40%!) insulation heating & cooling equipment appliance efficiency and use lighting types and uses window shades thermostat levels

Air Leaks in the House 1. Chimney 2. Bathroom fans 3. Plumbing vents 4. Soffit vents 5. Blower door 6. Header space where floor joints of structure meet top of basement walls. 7. Air infiltration from where baseboards meet the floor. 8. Ceiling light outlets 9. Air conditioning units/vents 10. Air extraction fans in kitchen 11. Air infiltration around windows 12. Warm air loss through unsealed fireplace chimney 13. Unsealed openings in walls for services. 14. Furnace. 15. Dryer vents