1. Objective: You will know the definitions to the 6 th grade science vocabulary (to this point)

2. Today’s Agenda Grades Discuss Review Crossword Natural Resources Review Natural Resources Test- Tomorrow!!!

3. Energy Resources Review Energy ResourceOne Advantage (+)One Disadvantage (-) Fossil Fuels Solar Wind Hydroelectric Biomass Geothermal

4. Fossil Fuels Advantages Disadvantages There is a lot of coal, oil, and natural gas Provides great energy when burned Easy to transport Pollution Nonrenewable Can and will become expensive

5. Solar Power Advantages Disadvantages As long as the sun burns, we can use solar power (renewable) No pollution Sun doesn’t always shine everywhere Can be expensive to start

6. Wind Power Advantages Disadvantages Renewable No air or water pollution Doesn’t take up a lot of space Wind doesn’t always blow Turbines are loud Can kill birds

7. Hydroelectric Power Advantages Disadvantages Renewable No air or water pollution Cheap to produce once the dam is built Can harm wetlands Not too many rivers still available Drought can limit water supply

8. Biomass Advantages Disadvantages Renewable Not as much pollution as fossil fuels Expensive Can take a while to replace

9. Geothermal Power Advantages Disadvantages Renewable Cheap (as long as the heat is close to the surface) Not available everywhere Can be expensive if heat is deep

10. Other Resources List one use for each of the following resources: 1. Land Resources- 2. Air Resources- 3. Water Resources- 4. Living Resources-

11. Electricity Electricity is the movement (or flow) of electrons. Please copy the following two pictures of circuits: Series CircuitParallel Circuit