Final Answer:
Renewable energy comes from natural resources that are naturally replenished, such as sunlight, wind and waves.
Non-renewable energy comes from fossil resources that are not naturally replenished, such as oil and coal.
What is energy used for?
Coal is used to cook our food and to heat our homes and water.
We use electricity to power lots of things, such as lights, televisions and computers.
We need energy to move our cars. We use diesel, petrol or electricity for fuel.
Why don’t we use renewable energy all the time?
If the wind doesn’t blow, or if it isn’t very sunny, then there may not be enough power for everyone.
Solar energy comes from the sun. The sun can be used to give us heat energy. Solar panels are used to convert sunlight into electricity.
Wind turbines are used to convert wind energy to electricity. The wind blows the blades around and this movement is converted into electricity. A group of wind turbines is called a wind farm.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of renewable and non renewable energy worksheet.
