Powering the Planet

Which sentence from "Powering the Planet" best supports the importance of exploring the use of renewable resources?

• Renewable energy is also generated from natural resources.

• The Sun and wind are examples of these resources.

• They can be used multiple times and are not limited in supply.

• Nonrenewable energy is produced from natural resources such as oil, natural gas, and coal.

Based on "Powering the Planet," energy produced by the power of moving water is —

• geothermal energy

• hydroelectric energy

• solar energy

• wind energy

Which statement from "Powering the Planet" is best supported by the bar graph?

• Energy can be classified as nonrenewable or renewable.

• Scientists are developing alternative energy resources that are more efficient, reduce pollutants, and cost less.

• These nonrenewable energy sources are fossil fuels that form at slow rates and are depleted over time.

• The main sources of energy used by Americans have been provided by fossil fuels for many years.

What text structure is used by the author in "Powering the Planet"?

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequential order

• Cause-and-effect

• Logical order

Based on information in his letter, Jeremy would most likely agree with which of these statements?

• Solar energy is only useful to supply electricity to homes.

• Solar energy is an efficient form of alternative energy.

• Solar energy is the only alternative energy resource that is available for families.

• Solar energy is the most frequently used energy resource in communities.

Jeremy uses the information in paragraphs 2, 3, and 4 of the letter to —

• emphasize the importance of sunlight in producing solar energy

• identify the disadvantages of using solar energy in homes

• explain how solar panels are used to collect solar energy

• show the advantages of using solar energy as an energy source

Jeremy’s main argument is that —

• solar energy is more economical than the family’s current source of energy

• solar energy will increase the income of the family within a matter of months

• solar energy will bring recognition to the family among community members

• solar energy is produced by the Sun and will naturally heat the family home

Read the sentence from Jeremy's letter: "Soon, we will earn money from the energy produced in our home." This sentence is an example of —

• a contradictory statement

• a misleading statement

• an exaggerated statement

• a comparison statement

Both the informational selection and the letter express the importance of —

• protecting the environment when selecting an energy source

• developing a variety of energy resources that are cost effective

• persuading families to use fossil fuels as an energy source

• using natural resources that are readily available and can be replenished

Read the sentences that include the word "power" from paragraph 4 of "Powering the Planet" and paragraph 1 of Jeremy's letter. Use the dictionary entry to answer the question that follows. Which two definitions match the uses of the word power in the sentences?

• Definition 2 and Definition 3

• Definition 1 and Definition 3

• Definition 3 and Definition 4

• Definition 2 and Definition 4