U5W5 Here Comes Solar Power

U5W5 Here Comes Solar Power

Multiple Choice

What is a cause?

• why something happens

• what happens

Multiple Choice

What is an effect?

• why something happens

• what happens

Multiple Choice

Read this sentence from the text:

"So they are looking for new, alternative sources of energy that won't run out."

What does the word new mean in the sentence?

• to know about something

• a small animal

• something never used before

• something that is used over and over again

Multiple Select

Why does the author think solar power is a good energy alternative? Pick two choices.

• it is expensive

• it is a giant mirror

• it is inexpensive

• it is renewable

Multiple Choice

Which statement explains what happens when the sun's rays hit solar panels?

• they produce electricity

• they produce fossil fuels

• they produce lightning

• they produce warm air

Multiple Choice

Which detail from the article best supports what happens when the sun's rays hit solar panels?

• "Solar power is one source of renewable energy."

• "Someday solar power may completely replace fossil fuels."

• "The sun's rays hit the solar panel and cause it to produce electricity."

• "You get your energy from eating healthful foods. "

Multiple Choice

Read this sentence from the text"

"Power from the Sun is always available."

Which is the correct definition for the word Sun?

• friend

• boy

• a star that produces heat

• child

Multiple Choice

Cause: A child decides to play in the rain.

Effect: ?

• the child catches a cold

• playing in the rain is fun for everyone

• the rain fell harder

• before playing, the child had hot chocolate

Multiple Choice

Cause: Fossil fuels are running out and we need new energy sources.

Effect: ?

• fossil fuels cause pollution

• scientists plan to use more fossil fuels

• scientists are looking for alternative sources of energy

• wind energy is the most important renewable resource

Multiple Choice

Cause: Solar power is renewable and not expensive.

Effect: ?

• the light and heat create solar power

• most people do not think solar power is a good idea

• fossil fuels are the energy of the future

• many people are placing solar panels on their roofs

Multiple Choice

Cause: The sun's rays hit the solar panel.

Effect: ?

• fossil fuels are more effective

• the solar panel produces electricity

• the windmill starts to turn

• the solar panel is removed from the roof