Lesson 1 - sustainable energy

• Aardrijkskunde
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

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Explanation method

Explanation sustainable energy

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LEARNING GOALS

You can distinguish different forms of sustainable energy

You can explain which forms we use in the Netherlands

Which natural resources can you use to create sutainable energy?

- Sun --> solar energy

- Wind --> windpower

- Earth warmth --> geothermal energy

- Water --> hydropower

- Biomass --> biogas / biopower

Which country is most suitable for geothermal energy do you reckon?

1. The Netherlands
2. Germany
3. Iceland
4. Norway

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Which forms of sustainable energy do we use mostly in the Netherlands?

1. Solar power
2. Wind power
3. Hydro power
4. Geo thermal power

Why don't we have dams in the Netherlands to produce hydropower?

We are located downstream of rivers.

What is a disadvantage of solar energy?

Sun shines during the day. A lot of energy is needed in the evening when the sun is not shining (to cook, watch television and to put the lights on).

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