Scp030 Energy Resources
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Hydro uses the energy from flowing rivers to generate much of the world’s electricity. Although it is considered to be a clean energy resource, the building of huge dams often leads to environmental and relocation problems.
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Hydro Fact File
Dam Reservoir Intake Control gate Penstock Turbine Outflow Generator Transformer Power house Electricity grid
1. Is the resource renewable (yes/no)? ________________ 2. % of world’s electricity generated using hydro _____ 3. Does the energy originate from the sun? ____________ 4. Is the energy expensive to utilize? __________________
Research Ideas Explain how the sun powers the water cycle. Describe how hydroelectric plants generate electricity. What are the advantages of using hydroelectricity? What problems are caused when a hydroelectric dam is built?
Presentation Ideas Design a wall display with diagrams, graphs, facts and big, bold headings. Make sure that your work is as neat as possible.
Describe the history of using moving water as a source of energy.
Advanced Research What is a pumped storage plant? Discuss the efficiency of hydroelectric power. What are the geological dangers of building in mountainous areas? Why is the use of hydroelectricity less ideal than it may at first appear? Describe how inventors may generate hydroelectricity in your soles.
Internet Search Terms
Give a talk to your class. Prepare some diagrams (maybe on overheads) to help illustrate your presentation. Write a song or poem. Make a puzzle or game about the energy resource.
Websites
(we recommend “google.com”) Energy is a controversial issue – beware of misleading information • • • • •
sun + "water cycle" hydro + generated + electricity "hydroelectric" + advantages "hydroelectric" + problems “water power” + history
• • • • •
http://www.howstuffworks.com/hydropower-plant.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydroelectricity http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renewable_energy http://www.wvic.com/hydro-facts.htm http://www.darvill.clara.net/altenerg/hydro.htm
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Labels
Hydro Fact File
Dam Reservoir Intake Control gate Penstock Turbine Outflow Generator Transformer Power house Electricity grid
1. Is the resource renewable (yes/no)? ________________ 2. % of world’s electricity generated using hydro _____ 3. Does the energy originate from the sun? ____________ 4. Is the energy expensive to utilize? __________________
Research Ideas Explain how the sun powers the water cycle. Describe how hydroelectric plants generate electricity. What are the advantages of using hydroelectricity? What problems are caused when a hydroelectric dam is built?
Presentation Ideas Design a wall display with diagrams, graphs, facts and big, bold headings. Make sure that your work is as neat as possible.
Describe the history of using moving water as a source of energy.
Advanced Research What is a pumped storage plant? Discuss the efficiency of hydroelectric power. What are the geological dangers of building in mountainous areas? Why is the use of hydroelectricity less ideal than it may at first appear? Describe how inventors may generate hydroelectricity in your soles.
Internet Search Terms
Give a talk to your class. Prepare some diagrams (maybe on overheads) to help illustrate your presentation. Write a song or poem. Make a puzzle or game about the energy resource.
Websites
(we recommend “google.com”) Energy is a controversial issue – beware of misleading information • • • • •
sun + "water cycle" hydro + generated + electricity "hydroelectric" + advantages "hydroelectric" + problems “water power” + history
• • • • •
http://www.howstuffworks.com/hydropower-plant.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydroelectricity http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renewable_energy http://www.wvic.com/hydro-facts.htm http://www.darvill.clara.net/altenerg/hydro.htm
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ScP030 - Energy Resources
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