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Grade 5 · Science · Unit 10 of 12

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.

Ontario Curriculum expectation: E1.1, E1.2, E2.5, E2.6 · renewable and non-renewable energy, fossil fuels and climate change, and saving energy with technology

Sample questions

A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

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