Chapter 3 paragraph 1: Energy and climate change

• Aardrijkskunde
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 2

At the end of this class

you can explain the difference between fossil fuels and sustainable energy sources 

Wat is dit en wat doet het voor je?

Energy

the power that makes things work

Fossil fuels

• Fuels that were formed over the course ofmillions of years from the remains of dead trees, plants and animals. 
• Example: oil, natural gas, coal
• These fuels can run out
• They can increase the greenhouse effect (the earth warms)

Sustainable energy sources

Sustainable energy sources

• An energy source that does not run out and does not increase the greenhouse effect.
• Also: renewable energy source
• Examples: wind- water or solar energie

To work

• Read paragraph 3.1
• Make assignments paragraph 3.1
  (see workplanner)

What is the difference between fossil fuels and sustainable energy sources?