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Energy Resources 01
The sun is the original source of the energy resources on Earth.

Energy Resources 01

Energy resources power our lives. In KS3 Science, pupils explore renewable and non-renewable sources, their uses, and the importance of sustainability for the planet’s future.

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Fascinating Fact:

Geothermal energy comes from heat inside the Earth, sometimes close enough to make geysers.

In KS3 Science, pupils study how energy resources supply electricity, heat, and fuel. They compare fossil fuels with renewable sources like wind, solar, and geothermal energy, and consider their impact on the environment.

Key Terms

  • Renewable Energy: Energy from sources that do not run out, such as wind, sunlight, or water.
  • Fossil Fuels: Fuels like coal, oil, and gas formed from ancient plants and animals.
  • Sustainability: Using resources in a way that meets needs now without harming future generations.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are renewable energy resources in KS3 Science?

Renewable energy resources are sources that naturally replenish, such as solar power, wind, hydroelectric power, and geothermal energy.

Why are fossil fuels bad for the environment?

Fossil fuels release carbon dioxide when burned, which contributes to global warming, air pollution, and climate change.

What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy?

Renewable energy comes from sources that won’t run out, while non-renewable energy, like coal and oil, will eventually be used up.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .
In a coal fired power station, coal is burned to produce:
chemical energy
heat and light energy
heat energy
light energy
The heat energy is used to produce steam. Technically, light and sound energies are also released, but it is the heat energy we want
2 .
A coal fired power station produces:
chemical energy
electrical energy
nuclear and chemical energy
nuclear energy
Power stations are connected to the National Grid for the electricity to be sent all round the country
3 .
The original source of most of the energy resources on Earth is:
coal
oil
plants
the Sun
The Sun provides heat and light for renewable forms of energy resource
4 .
A non-renewable energy resource is .......
one that is continually being replaced
one that is produced by photosynthesis
one that will not run out
one that will one day run out
Some scientists think that we will have used up all of the possible oil reserves by the end of the 21st century
5 .
Coal was formed:
hundreds of years ago
millions of years ago
when the big bang happened
when the solar system formed
Coal was formed from the remains of plants and trees
6 .
Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy resource?
Tidal
Uranium
Wave
Wind
Uranium is a nuclear fuel and is non-renewable
7 .
Which of the following energy resources does NOT depend on photosynthesis?
Biomass
Coal
Food
Wind
All the others involved plants at some stage
8 .
Which of the following energy resources relies on burning to produce heat?
Biomass and gas
Biomass and hydroelectric
Geothermal and coal
Geothermal and oil
Hydroelectric relies on running water to generate electricity and geothermal relies on heat from the Earth
9 .
Which one of the following is decreased when coal is burned?
Air pollution
Carbon dioxide levels
Oxygen levels
None of these
Carbon dioxide and air pollution levels both increase
10 .
Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?
Coal
Electricity
Gas
Oil
Electricity is not a fuel
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Energy

Author:  Sue Davison (Chemistry Specialist & KS3 Science Teacher, Quiz Writer)
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