Chapter 8 Review May 12th

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May 12th 2015

Science Chapter 8 Review


Terms
Renewable Resource (pg. 137)
Non-renewable Resource (pg. 137)
Electrocuted (pg. 138)
Energy Consumption (pg. 138)
Conservation (pg. 139)
Hydroelectric dam (pg. 140)
Fossil Fuels (pg. 143)
Natural Gas (pg. 144)
Nuclear Energy (pg. 145)
Solar Energy (pg. 146)
Geothermal Energy (pg. 147)
Wind Power (pg. 148)
Tidal Energy (pg. 149)
Biomass (pg. 151)
Possible Questions

1. List the renewable resources we use to generate


electricity.
2. List the non-renewable resources we use to generate
electricity
3. How could you reduce the amount of electricity that you
and your family use?
4. Why is water considered to be a renewable resource?
5. What is the main energy source used to generate
electricity in British Columbia? Why is it the main source
used?
6. What are some of the problems associated with using
fossil fuels to create electricity?
7. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of
using solar energy as your main source of energy?

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