Energy Sources Project due 1/14 Tuesday, January 13, 2015 B-Day Objective: YWBAT identify and describe problems associated with obtaining, using, and distributing a natural resource. Drill: When an oil and gas reservoir is drilled, which substance is generally encountered first, oil or natural gas? Why? Homework Energy Sources Project due 1/14 Return NorthBay forms

Answer Natural gas: because it is less dense than oil and it migrates to the top of the reservoir.

Did you know…? Often is power plants steam drives turbines, which in turn drive electric generators.

Today’s Activities Drill Finish mining application Check drills for completion Finish any unfinished work Study Natural Resources WOW Conclusion

What is a renewable resource? Closure What is a renewable resource?

Conclusion Answer A renewable resource, like trees and water, can be replaced over a relatively short time.