1. Energy Resources Table of Contents Fossil Fuels
Renewable Sources of Energy
Energy Use and Conservation

2. Fossil Fuels Fossil Fuels in Everyday Life
Fossil fuels have many common uses. How do you use them in your life?

3. Fossil Fuels
What are the pros and cons of coal use?

4. Fossil Fuels
Coal Formation
Coal formation takes
millions of years.

5. Fossil Fuels
Oil Formation
Oil is formed in a process similar to coal.

6. Fossil Fuels Analyze Costs and Benefits
What are the costs and benefits of natural gas?

7. Fossil Fuels
Electricity Production in the United States

8. Renewable Sources of Energy
Solar-Powered House
This house takes advantage of active and passive solar heating.

9. Renewable Sources of Energy
What are the similarities and differences between water and wind power?

10. Renewable Sources of Energy
Supply and Demand for Food and Fuel Crops
The relationship between supply and demand for crops is plotted with two curves on the graph.

11. Renewable Sources of Energy
Geothermal Power in Iceland
Geothermal power plants like the one shown here use heat from Earth’s interior to generate electricity.

12. Renewable Sources of Energy
The Energy Around Us
People use many energy sources in their daily lives. Each source has its pros and cons.

13. Renewable Sources of Energy
Nuclear Power Plants
Nuclear power plants are designed to turn the energy from nuclear fission reactions into electricity.

14. Energy Use and Conservation
Energy use has changed over time. Use the timeline to discuss the periods in which coal and oil were the dominant fuel sources in the United States.

15. Energy Use and Conservation
Wasting Energy
Many things, such as lights and appliances, use energy. If people do not use these things properly, energy can be wasted.