Solar Power

1. “You both need energy to run.”

What do you and a car both need?

• Wheels

• Energy

• Music

• Water

2. “Coal, petroleum, and natural gas are fossil fuels.”

Where do most cars and homes get their energy?

• Fossil fuels

• Sunshine

• Batteries

• Rain

3. “They are running out.”

What is the problem with fossil fuels?

• They are too cold

• They are free

• They are running out

• They are made of water

4. “We need alternative energy sources.”

What does “alternative” mean?

• New or different

• Dirty

• Expensive

• The same

5. “Solar power is one source of renewable energy.”

Why is solar power called “renewable”?

• It’s made by people

• It can be used again

• It’s hard to find

• It’s very old

6. “The Sun’s rays hit the solar panel and cause it to produce electricity.”

What do solar panels make when the Sun shines?

• Ice

• Music

• Electricity

• Rain

7. “Solar power is cheaper than fossil fuels.”

Why do people like solar power?

• It is more expensive

• It costs less money

• It is loud

• It is hard to use

8. “It does not create pollution.”

What does solar power NOT do?

• Make clean air

• Create pollution

• Use the Sun

• Power homes

9. “Millions of people around the world use solar power.”

What does this tell us?

• Only a few people use it

• Solar power is only in schools

• Many people use solar power

• It’s only for rich people

10. “Everyone should use solar power. It’s good news for the planet!”

Why should we use solar power?

• It helps the Earth

• It hurts the planet

• It is hard to find

• It makes trash