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OAT review #4-Energy Sources and Pollution

This is a big topic with 8 different learning targets and a 50 point homework assignment. Start researching this week. Use SchoolPointe for quick access to links for each Learning Target, create a thorough study guide, and make sure you leave yourself 1 whole day to study. I am available on Wednesday at recess and after school most afternoons to help you. Good Luck!

The quiz for this topic will be ______. Remember, a 75% or higher on this quiz will earn you a data assignment. However, if you receive below a 75%, you will need to complete a packet of information and retake the quiz.

Learning Target #1-Define renewable energy resources and nonrenewable energy resources.

Define
renewable
nonrenewable

http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=nonrenewable_home-basics

Learning Target #2- Define each type of non-renewable energy source. Give 3 examples of fossil fuels.

Define / Examples
Fossil Fuels
Uranium (Nuclear) / NA

http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=nonrenewable_home-basics

Learning Target #3-Define each type of renewable energy source. Give examples of Biomass.

Define / Examples
Solar / NA
Wind / NA
Biomass
Hydropower / NA
Geothermal / NA

http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=solar_home-basics

http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=wind_home-basics

http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=biomass_home-basics

http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=hydropower_home-basics

http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=geothermal_home-basics

Learning Target 4-Give one pro and con for using nonrenewable and renewable energy sources.

Non-Renewable Energy Sources / Pro--Reasons to use / Con--Reasons NOT to use
Fossil fuels
Uranium (Nuclear)
Renewable Energy Sources / Pro--Reasons to use / Con--Reasons NOT to use
Solar
Wind
Biomass
Hydropower
Geothermal

http://www.darvill.clara.net/altenerg/index.htm

http://ezinearticles.com/?Some-Pros-And-Cons-Of-The-Most-Popular-%20FormsOf-Alternative-Energy&id=422952

http://hubpages.com/hub/advantages-disadvantages-wind

http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/story/chapter17.html (definitions)

Air Pollution (The following information can be found in section 1.4 of your ATMOSPHERE textbook, pages 27-33)

Learning Target #5-Burning Fossil fuels produces different types of pollution.

Define photochemical smog and identify how photochemical smog forms. What are some negative effects of smog?

Learning Target #6- Give three examples of Greenhouse gases and their sources.

Learning Target #7-Explain how excess greenhouse gases from human activities may contribute to Global Warming.

Learning Target #8-Describe how human activities affect the Ozone layer.