Alternative Energy Resources
By Carly and Brady
Solar Power
Nuclear Energy
When the center of uranium is split hot enegy is released.The heat energy is used to heat water into steam.Which turns turbines to produce electricity.Nuclear reactors in 32 countries provide 16 percent of the worlds electricity
Biomass energy
Biomass energy uses plants materials and animal waste as sources of fuel,wood,and charcol.Biomass energy is a small but growing energy source.Wood is burned directly to produce electricity into the power plant.
Water Power
The water is a valuable source of energy.We use it to provide the power to operate machines,to light and heat our homes,,offices and factories.Water is a renewable resouce because it can be used again,and again,and again.It is not in danger of running out.
Wind Power
Alternative energy quiz
- How do you create solar power?
- How is wind energy made? How long have we been using it?
- What do we use water power for?
- How do we make biomass energy?
- How many percent of nuclear reactors power the worlds electricity?
Answers to alternative energy quiz
Solar cells collect the suns warmth
It is made by generators to produce electricity. We have been using it for hundreds of years
We use it to provide power to heat homes and to light them
Wood is burned directly to produce electricity