Renewable Energy Resources What are the main sources of renewable energy? What are the advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy resources? What can individuals do to encourage the use of renewable resources?

Renewable Energy Resources Solar Wind Water Geothermal Biomass

Poster Describe your renewable energy How it produces energy Advantages Disadvantages Examples

Solar Energy Energy from the Sun Passive Solar Active Solar

Wind Energy Energy produced by wind A group of wind turbines is called a windfarm

Water Energy Hydroelectric Power – Electricity produced by flowing water. Tidal Power – Coastal areas have a difference between high and low tides. Flowing water turns a turbine.

Geothermal Energy Thermal energy from the earth’s interior.

Biomass Energy Produced by burning organic matter like wood, food scraps and alcohol. Wood is the most common Can be converted to fuels for vehicles (ethanol)

Advantages and Disadvantages of Renewable Resources Use the table provided

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