Name: ______________________ Date:__________________
Webquest Homework : Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy
You will need to use the following website to complete your webquest:
http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=2
Click on “What is energy” On the left hand side of page
Click on “Energy Basics” and Read about the different energy forms for Renewable and NonRenewable energy forms. Information can also be found when you click on “Energy Sources” on the
left hand side of the page.
Answer the following Questions in your own words
1. What is energy?
2. What are the 5 main sources of RENEWABLE energy? Why are these types of energy
considered renewable?
3. What are the 4 main sources of non-renewable energy? Why are these types of energy
considered non-renewable?
4. Name 3 fossil fuels. Why are they called “fossil”?
5. How can solar energy be used to produce electricity? Describe in your own words how each
type works.
6. What is the most common form of renewable energy used to generate electricity? What
percentage of U.S. electricity generation comes from this source?
7. Find the section on Hydropower within the Energy Sources section. Look for the sub
heading: Hydropower is non-polluting but does have environmental Impacts. How do
hydroelectric power plants negatively affect the environment? List as many reasons as
possible.
8. How does a turbine work?
9. How do we use the Earth’s heat by capturing geothermal energy?
10. What are the 3 main uses of geothermal energy?
11. What is “crude oil” and how is it brought to the surface of the Earth?
12. What are 10 different petroleum products that come from “crude oil”?
13. How did coal form?
14. Name and describe 4 major uses for coal.