1. Energy
Geography of Canada

2. Energy
Sources of Energy
Use of Energy
Conservation of Energy

3. Sources of Energy
Can you identify the 9 different sources of energy depicted in this drawing?

4. Sources of Energy

5. Sources of Energy Fossil Fuels 70% Nuclear 19% Hydro 9% Wind 0.5%
Coal 52%
Natural Gas 15%
Oil 3%
Nuclear 19%
Hydro 9%
Wind %
Solar %
Geothermal %
Tidal %

6. Sources of Energy Solar Source Pros Cons Sun free source unlimited
env. friendly
not efficient
expensive set-up

7. Sources of Energy Geothermal Source Pros Cons
Natural heat coming from the Earth
free source
unlimited
env. friendly
expensive set-up
few locations

8. Sources of Energy Biomass Source Pros Cons
Burning natural products or waste
free source
env. friendly
gets rid of waste
environment
better use of natural products?

9. Sources of Energy Hydro Source Pros Cons Moving river water
cheap source
env. friendly
recreation
flooding impacts
expensive set-up

10. Sources of Energy Waves Source Pros Cons Ocean waves free source
unlimited
navigation safety
eyesore

11. Sources of Energy Tides Source Pros Cons Rising and falling water
free source
unlimited
two-way
only 25 locations
navigation safety
eyesore

12. Sources of Energy Wind Source Pros Cons Moving air free source
env. friendly
expensive set-up
eyesore, birds
inconsistent source

13. Sources of Energy Nuclear Source Pros Cons Atom splitting
not expensive source
lots of source
safety concerns
expensive set-up
weapons possible

14. Sources of Energy Fossil Fuels Source Pros Cons
Burning of coal, oil, or natural gas
not expensive source or set-up
readily available
environment
not renewable

15. The Energy System
List the names of the stages in order as they appear.

16. The Energy System
1. Sources

17. The Energy System
2. Transmission

18. The Energy System
3. Distribution

19. The Energy System
4. Usage at Home

20. The Energy System

21. Saving Energy at Home air leaks (40%!) insulation
heating & cooling equipment
appliance efficiency and use
lighting types and uses
window shades
thermostat levels

22. Air Leaks in the House 1. Chimney 2. Bathroom fans 3. Plumbing vents
4. Soffit vents
5. Blower door
6. Header space where floor
joints of structure meet top of
basement walls.
7. Air infiltration from where
baseboards meet the floor.
8. Ceiling light outlets
9. Air conditioning units/vents
10. Air extraction fans in kitchen
11. Air infiltration around windows
12. Warm air loss through
unsealed fireplace chimney
13. Unsealed openings in
walls for services.
14. Furnace.
15. Dryer vents