7202 103 Lesson 2. Applications of energy sources

​Let's see what you remember from last week...

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• understand the term 'carbon footprint' and recognise how our activities can impact this

• Understand the terms zero, low and high carbon & identify energy sources from each

Today you will:

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Set your target here:

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What is meant by the term 'carbon footprint'? Add your thoughts below.

• On the next slide, click on the link and complete the WWF Carbon Footprint Calculator

• Answer the questions as accurately as you can

• Use your college email address to access your results.

• Then log your score on the following slide.

​Carbon Footprint Calculator

WWF Footprint Calculator

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​https://footprint.wwf.org.uk/

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Add your carbon footprint score here. Are you surprised by your results? Add your thoughts.

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​watch the video for a better understanding of how electricity is generated & distributed.

Multiple Choice

The Act on CO2 scheme encourages users to consider more efficient appliances.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

It is important that customers are offered the choice of a shower installation instead of a bath, as it could help to conserve water.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

A high-carbon producer generates damaging greenhouse gases.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Gas and oil are renewable sources of energy.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

As plumbers and electricians it is our responsibility to try to reduce the carbon footprint of a property.

• True

• False

Categorize

Options (11)

coal fire

natural gas boiler

diesel van

combined heat and power

solar thermal unit

heat pump

biomass boiler

Wind generation

Tidal generation

Hydro generation

Solar Photvoltaic

Organise these energy sources into the right categories

High Carbon

Low Carbon

Zero Carbon

Watch the video to find out more about how double glazing works

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Quiz Time

Multiple Choice

The power of the rise and fall of the sea can be used to generate electricity.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Zero carbon producers are being used far more commonly now due to their green status.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Wind generation uses the natural wind speed to produce heat which is transferred to domestic dwellings.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Solar PV is a zero carbon producer and therefore environmentally friendly.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

It is becoming more and more important to reduce carbon emissions from buildings.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Hydroelectric generation requires the head of water to be pumped uphill to produce electricity.

• True

• False

Match

Match the following energy saving devices to their purpose

prevents drafts entering through doorway

Uses less electricity but similar glow

Prevents heat loss through the roof

keeps water in pipes hot

Switches off boiler when water is hot

• prevents drafts entering through doorway

• Uses less electricity but similar glow

• Prevents heat loss through the roof

• keeps water in pipes hot

• Switches off boiler when water is hot

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