1. Section 3 and 4 Science Journal
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2. Describe 4 ways in which thermal energy is produced naturally.

3. What is the difference between passive and active solar heating?

4. How are passive solar heating and active solar heating similar?

5. What is the difference between an insulator and a conductor?

6. Describe the role of insulation in keeping the temperature of a building comfortable.

7. Identify each of the following as renewable (R) or non-renewable (NR).
Nuclear
Hydro-electric
Wind
Solar

8. Your community has to decide whether to change to solar or nuclear energy. Give one advantage and one disadvantage of each type.