Renewables and Deforestation Case Studies

What is an example of a renewable resource? 
¿Qué es un ejemplo de recurso renovable?

• hydroelectric
  hidroelectrico
• oil
  petroleo
• coal
  carbon
• fossil fuel
  combustible fosiles

What is a renewable resource? 
¿Qué es un recurso renovable?

• An object you can reuse
  Un recurso que puedes seguir usando
• An object you cannot reuse
  un recurso que no puede usar de nuevo
• Fossil fuels
  combustibles fosiles
• Oil
  petroleo

What is a non-renewable resource? 
¿Qué es un recurso no renovable?

• Paper
  papel
• You can`t reuse them 
  no lo puedes usar de nuevo
• A plastic bottle
  una botella de plastico
• You can reuse 
  los puedes reusar

Wind is a __________ energy resource.

• Non renewable

• Renewable

Which of these is a disadvantage of windmills?

• amount of land required
• time to construct one
• the availability of wind
• the location of reliable wind

The west coast of Ireland is a perfect location for wind farms because...

• Its is not densely populated

• Is a peripheral region

• It experiences strong winds

Who own most of the wind farms in Ireland?

• Jeff Bezos

• Independent companies

• Irish government

Where was the first wind farm built in Ireland?

• Mayo

• Dublin

• Donegal

How much of Ireland's energy is now being produced by wind?

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 2/3

Which of these is not an advantage of wind energy?

• IS a clean source of energy

• Is renewable

• Is always reliable

• Makes a country more self-reliant