1. Energy consumption in the United States
Production of electricity uses most of the energy consumed in the U.S.

2. How is electricity generated?
Use the video link to the right to answer the following questions:
How does a thermal power plant work?
Put the steps in order.
_____ spinning magnet converts kinetic energy into electrical energy
_____ water converted to steam
_____ pressurized steam turns a turbine
_____ energy source heats water
_____ turbine spins magnet in a generator
What sources of energy may be used to heat the water and convert it to steam?

3. Which Law of Thermodynamics?

5. In the U. S., most thermal power plants are powered by fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas.