Grade 6 · Science · Unit 7 of 8
Energy Resources
Renewable, non-renewable and Alberta
What your child practises
Renewable and non-renewable resources, the ones Alberta uses (fossil fuels, hydro, wind, biomass), factors like cost and environmental impact, processed and unprocessed resources, and responsible management.
Alberta Curriculum learning outcome: 6E 2.1, 6E 2.2 · renewable and non-renewable energy resources, what influences their use, and using them before or after processing
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 of these is a renewable energy resource?
- Coal
- Natural gas
- Wind
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Wind
Hint: Wind keeps blowing.
Question 2
Hydro energy comes from…
- burning coal
- the heat of the Earth
- moving water
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moving water
Hint: Dams use falling water to turn turbines.
Question 3
Which of these is a fossil fuel?
- Coal
- Wind
- Solar
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Coal
Hint: Fossil fuels come from ancient plants and animals.
Question 4
Which of these can be used before processing?
- Electricity
- Firewood burned for heat
- Gasoline
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Firewood burned for heat
Hint: Wood can be burned just as it is.
Question 5
Which is an advantage of renewable energy?
- It works the same everywhere
- It always costs nothing
- It is not used up over time
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It is not used up over time
Hint: Some renewable sources depend on weather or place.
Question 6
A community has a lot of strong, steady wind. What might they consider?
- Burning more coal
- Ignoring energy
- Using wind turbines
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Using wind turbines
Hint: Available resources influence choices.