Cambridge Secondary (7-9). Stage 8. MCE Science. Student Book - Unit 12: Renewable and Non-renewable Energy Resources

What do we mean by renewable and non-renewable energy resources?

Are all renewable sources ‘clean’ sources of energy?

Are some renewable energy resources cleaner than others?

Which energy resources are sustainable and better for the environment?

Have you ever felt very tired after playing an intense match? Has your phone ever “run out” of power? What are all the things we need energy for?

And in what forms does energy come?

What do you need energy for every day?

Which sector in Figure 12.2 do you think uses the most energy? Why?

Imagine living without an energy supply. What everyday activities would you be unable to do?

Discuss what consequences the lack of energy resources would have for homes, industries and the economy of a country. Consider Figure 12.3.

Figure 12.3: Coal mines close when the mineral runs out.

Is it important to have a reliable supply of energy? Explain why.

What is an energy resource? Give two examples.

What do we need energy for? Give two examples.

Look at the map in Figure 12.5. Discuss what you can learn from it.

Classify the extreme weather events shown in the map into groups. Create a key to show your classification.

Find out what human activities can lead to the extreme weather events in each group.

Carry out research on the extreme weather events that have occurred in your country and find out their causes.

Can a graph about the world’s energy consumption be considered a reference for all the different areas in the world? In groups, discuss why or why not.

Compare the data in Figure 12.6A and 12.6B.



Which energy resources were the most commonly used in 1965 and in 2022?

Compare the data in Figure 12.6A and 12.6B.



Has there been a change in energy resources since 1965?