Grade 5 · Science · Unit 6 of 6
Energy Sources
Renewable or not?
What your child practises
Renewable and non-renewable sources, how burning fossil fuels contributes to climate change, and everyday ways to use less energy.
Alberta Curriculum learning outcome: 5E 2 · renewable and non-renewable energy resources and how people use them
Sample questions
A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.
Question 1
Which energy source is renewable?
- Wind
- Oil
- Coal
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Wind
Hint: Wind will keep blowing as long as the Sun heats the Earth.
Question 2
Why is burning fossil fuels linked to climate change?
- It adds greenhouse gases that trap more heat in the atmosphere
- It removes oxygen from space
- It makes the Sun hotter
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It adds greenhouse gases that trap more heat in the atmosphere
Hint: More greenhouse gases keep more heat near Earth.
Question 3
Which action uses technology to reduce energy use at home?
- Leaving lights on all day
- Opening the window in winter while heating
- A programmable thermostat that lowers the heat when no one is home
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A programmable thermostat that lowers the heat when no one is home
Hint: It heats only when the heat is needed.
Question 4
Which is a way an individual can conserve energy?
- Run the dishwasher half-empty
- Turn off lights when leaving a room
- Leave the TV on while out
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Turn off lights when leaving a room
Hint: Using less electricity saves energy and resources.
Question 5
Solar panels don't make electricity at night. What helps solve this?
- Batteries that store extra energy for later
- Using fewer panels
- Painting the panels black
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Batteries that store extra energy for later
Hint: Stored energy can be used when the Sun is down.
Question 6
A phone charger left plugged in with no phone attached still uses a small amount of electricity. What can you do?
- Unplug it when it isn't in use
- Plug in more chargers
- Wrap the charger in cloth
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Unplug it when it isn't in use
Hint: Small amounts of wasted energy add up over time.