Power from Nature

What is a natural resource?

• Resources that come from nature.

• Resources made by man.

True or False:

There are both renewable and nonrenewable energy sources.

• True

• False

Which is an example of a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Oil

• Sunlight

Which is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

• Wind

• Sunlight

• Natural Gas

What type of text feature is used in the expository text on page 282 to allow readers to compare and contrast information?

• A graph

• A chart

• A timeline

How has the use of renewable energy changed over the years based on the chart on page 282?

• The percent used each year has gone up by a large amount.

• The percent used each year has gone down by a large amount.

• The percent used each year has almost stayed the same.

According to the text, where does coal come from?

• Underground

• Above ground

What does burning coal produce?

• It produces gases that can poison the air.

• It produces good weather.

• It produces headaches.

True or False:

You can conserve energy by remembering to turn off the lights, TV, computers, and other devices when you are not using them.

• True

• False

What are solar panels used for?

• Collecting oil.

• Providing heat and electricity.

• Collecting natural gas.