Name:
Class:
Fossil fuels
1. Use the words below to complete the paragraph:
electricity
gas
pollution burned
coal
oil
fossil
carbon dioxide
Most of the energy we use in Britain comes from ……………….
fuels .Three fossil fuels are 1)……………..2)……………….. and
3)………………...Fossil fuels are ………………….. to give us energy,
and are often used to generate….…………………. This produces
…………….. ………………., as well as sulphurous and nitrous
oxides that can lead to air……………………. and acid rain.
2. Circle the correct answer.
Fossil fuels are an energy resource which is:
Renewable
Non-renewable
Name:
Class:
Fossil fuels – extended question
Draw a picture to show people what fossil fuels are and how
they can pollute the environment.
Name:
Class:
Renewable energy
Watch the clip on the “Earthship house” in Scotland, where
renewable energy resources are used to generate all their
electricity.
Questions:
1. Name 3 renewable energy resources used at the house
1.
2.
3.
2. Name two advantages of using renewable energy to
generate electricity.
1.
2.
3. Name one drawback of using solar energy to generate
electricity.
4. Name one drawback of using wind energy to generate
electricity.