1. Energy Resources Revision

2. Different types of energy

3. Converting energy

4. Non-renewable energy resources Oil, coal and natural gas are examples of fossil fuels. They were formed from biological deposits over the course of millions of years. oilcoalgas The amount of fossil fuel on Earth is limited. Once fossil fuels are used they cannot be replaced and will eventually run out, so they are called non-renewable.

5. Fossil fuels summary

6. Other renewable energy sources What other forms of renewable energy are there? Geothermal energy uses heat stored beneath the Earth’s surface to create steam. This is then used to power turbines. Biomass fuels are made of processed plant remains and are used in the same way as fossil fuels. More crops are grown to replace those used. Tidal currents can be used to generate electricity. The moving water is forced through turbines, which generate electricity. Waves can generate electricity by causing buoys to rise and fall. This kinetic energy is converted to electrical energy.

7. Renewable energy: summary

8. Generating electricity from fossil fuels

9. Labelling parts of a power station

10. How is electricity generated?

11. Anagrams

12. Multiple-choice quiz