Energy has multiple forms and can be changed from one form to another

Earth’s energy comes from the sun.

LightPlants Supply oxygen Feed animals People See

Heat Warms the Earth Keeps water from freezing

FuelCoal Formed millions of years ago from decayed plants that stored sun’s energy Oil and Gas Formed from tiny living things in ancient oceans

Coal  Coal is used burned to create power  About 50% of all US Power plants that produce electricity use coal Burning coal causes air pollution

Oil  Oil makes gasoline that powers automobiles

 Gas stoves convert gas into heat for cooking  Gas furnaces heat homes

 Trees  Release stored energy from the sun when cut down and burned for heat and light  Wax  Made from bees who depend of the sun to grow flowers  Releases energy in the forms of light and heat

Food Plants and Animals store energy from the sun People eat plants and animals Food is broken down in our bodies to create energy