Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy
Energy is the power derived by using chemical or physical resources, and

it is the strength and vitality required for sustained mental or physical
activity. People and animals get energy from eating food. The plants receive
their energy from the Sun, and in turn people eat the plants and animals that
have also eaten plants-all made possible by the food chain.
Non-renewable energy sources are those that take millions of years to

form and will run out some day. It is energy that comes from fossil
fuels such as coal, crude oil, and natural gas. Fossil fuels are mainly made up
of carbon and were formed millions of years ago.
However, renewable energy sources will never run out, are better for the
environment and do not cause pollution. They can sometimes cost a little
more money. Renewable energy sources include the Sun, wind, water, heat
from the earth, and biomass (plants).
Renewable energy is often called green energy because it is a natural

energy, always available and does not have to be formed like nonrenewable
energy. The green energy is always there. For example, the Sun consistently
shines, water is abundant, and the winds blow throughout the year. The five
types include solar, energy from the Sun; geothermal, energy from heat
within the Earth; hydroelectric, energy from moving water; biomass,
energy from dead plants and microorganisms and finally, energy from
the wind.
For solar, the energy from the sun is captured in one of two
ways. Active uses special technology and equipment to use the energy and
focus the sunlight in a specific spot, generating electricity. Passive uses no
equipment, uses the sunlight as it naturally changes throughout the day.
Windmills have been used since ancient times, to grind grain, power boats,
or for pumping water. Today, wind turbines include tall towers and 2 or 3
propeller-like blades at the top that are turned by the wind. The blades turn a
generator inside the tower to produce electricity. Groups of these turbines are
called wind farms, found on farmland, in narrow mountain passes, or in the
ocean.
Geothermal energy uses heat from the core of the Earth. The heat is
always moving towards the surface. Underground rocks melt
into magma and come to the surface as lava. Underground sources of water
can shoot out as geysers. The sources can be accessed using geothermal
heat pumps, bringing the heat aboveground to be used as energy. In some
areas of the world, steam can be pumped directly to a power plant, produced
by water heated underground.
Hydroelectric energy is made by flowing water as power plants usually

located on large dams control the flow of the water, and as dams block a
river, they create artificial lakes or reservoirs. Water from the lakes or
reservoirs is forced through tunnels, and as it flows, it turns huge turbines to
generate electricity. Niagara Falls in New York is an example of a place where
hydroelectric energy is produced.
Biomass energy comes from the recently living plants or microorganisms.

The energy in plants comes from the sun but is still present when it dies.
Examples include trees, branches, scraps of bark and recycled paper, as well
as manure, garbage, and some crops. The energy comes from burning the
biomass. Some biomass can be converted into biofuels as its mixed with
regular gasoline.
As with both renewable and nonrenewable energy sources, there are

advantages and disadvantages. In the United States, as of 2016, about 10%
of total energy consumption was from renewable energy sources, and about
55% of that use is for producing electricity. One of the most important
advantages of renewable energy is its role in reducing greenhouse gases. The
use of renewable energy in the U.S. and the world will continue to grow into
the future.
1) Hoover Dam in the Southwest provides energy for millions of people.

Which of the following types of renewable energy is being used?
A: Geothermal
B: Solar
C: Wind
D: Hydroelectric
2) Areas near volcanoes throughout the world may be sources for which type
of nonrenewable energy?
A: Hydroelectric
B: Biomass
C: Geothermal
D: Solar
3) Which of the following nonrenewable energy sources includes the use of
include trees, branches, scraps of bark and recycled paper, as well as
manure, garbage, and some crops?
A: Geothermal
B: Biomass
C: Hydroelectric
D: Wind
4) Which of the following comes to the surface during the use of geothermal
energy?
A: Lava
B: Magma
C: Geysers
D: All the above
5) Renewable energy is often called which of the following?
A: Blue energy
B: Green energy
C: Red energy
D: Yellow energy
6) All the following are fossil fuels EXCEPT:
A: Coal
B: Crude oil
C: Solar
D: Natural gas
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summary
Energy is the power derived from the use of chemical or physical resources
and is the vigor and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.
Non-renewable energy sources are those that take millions of years to form
and are running out every day. It is energy derived from fossil fuels such as
coal, oil and natural gas. However, renewable energy sources will never run
out, are better for the environment and don't cause pollution. Renewable
energy sources are sun, air, water, geothermal energy and biomass (plants).
Renewable energy is constantly referred to as green energy because it is a

natural energy that is constantly available and does not have to be formed as
non-renewable energy. Green energy is always there. The 5 types incorporate
solar energy from the sun; geothermal energy, thermal energy on earth;
hydropower, hydropower in displacement; Biomass, energy from dead plants
and microorganisms and finally energy from the air.
Solar energy captures the sun's energy.

Geothermal energy uses heat from the Earth's core. The sources can be
tapped via geothermal heat pumps that bring heat to the area for energetic
use.
The river generates electricity from hydroelectric power, because power

plants, mainly standing on huge dams, control the flow of water and, while
dams block a water flow, invent artificial lakes or reservoirs. Niagara Falls in
New York is an example of an area where hydroelectric power is generated.
Biomass energy is derived from recently living plants or microorganisms. The

energy of plants is born from the sun but persists even after it has passed
away. The energy comes from burning biomass.
As with renewable and non-renewable energy sources, there are pros and
cons. In the United States, as of 2016, about 10% of all energy use comes
from renewable energy sources, and about 55% of that is for electricity
generation. One of the most relevant benefits of renewable energy is its role
in reducing greenhouse gases.

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Energy is the power derived by using chemical or physical resources, and

Non-renewable energy sources are those that take millions of years to

Renewable energy is often called green energy because it is a natural

Hydroelectric energy is made by flowing water as power plants usually

Biomass energy comes from the recently living plants or microorganisms.

As with both renewable and nonrenewable energy sources, there are

1) Hoover Dam in the Southwest provides energy for millions of people.

- WRITE A 100-WORD PARAGRAPH ABOUT THE READING USING YOUR

Renewable energy is constantly referred to as green energy because it is a

Solar energy captures the sun's energy.

The river generates electricity from hydroelectric power, because power

Biomass energy is derived from recently living plants or microorganisms. The

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