DOL 12.6.24

Why might wind energy only be practical in some locations?

• Some areas do not have strong or consistent winds.

• Wind energy requires large amounts of fuel.

• Wind turbines can only be built in warm areas.

• Wind energy can only be used during the day.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A small town in Washington State has a river running through it. Many endangered species make their homes there. The town experiences many sunny days during the year. It is also very windy for about 4 months each year. The town is considering using more renewable resources. What should the town understand about wind and sunlight for energy?

• They are both nonrenewable resources and will not be expensive to use.

• They are both renewable resources and will not harm the environment.

• They are both nonrenewable resources and are not dependent on the weather.

• They are both renewable resources and are independent of the weather.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What are some advantages of using renewable resources? Choose TWO correct answers.

• Renewable resources will run out quickly.

• Over time, using renewable resources saves money.

• It can be hard to store energy from renewable resources.

• Renewable resources can cost a lot of money to get started.

• Renewable resources do not need frequent repairs.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Solar energy and wind energy are examples of ___________ resources. There is an ________ amount of these energies, and they ___________ be replaced at the same rate they are being used. Which words BEST complete the sentences?

A city produces electricity from burning coal. They want to find an alternative source of power. An engineer proposes building a dam that produces hydroelectric power because there are no disadvantages to using renewable resources. A student claims there are advantages and disadvantages of hydropower. Identify one advantage and one disadvantage that the student can use to support their argument. Select TWO correct answers.

• Building a dam for hydropower does not cause habitat loss for plants and wildlife.

• Producing hydroelectric power does not cause pollution like burning coal.

• Building a dam for hydropower causes habitat loss for plants and animals.

• Producing hydroelectric power causes pollution that harms the environment.

• Building a dam for hydropower does not use many nonrenewable resources.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4