Forms of Energy

Petroleum Energy

Solar Energy

Wind Energy

Geothermal Energy

water

battery

energy

sunlight

Natural gas is considered a renewable source of energy.

Solar power uses the sun's energy to generate electricity.

Natural gas is found deep underground and used as fuel.

Fossil fuels are not replaced quickly or easily once used.

Run hot water as you brush and floss your teeth.

Open a window and turn on the air conditioner.

Turn off the lights when you do not need them.

Turn the heat up to your warm your home faster.

From the air

From water in our rivers and oceans

From the remains of plants and animals

From sunlight

So different windmills turn when winds change directions.

So they can also use solar power to generate electricity.

So they can stay safe from strong winds.

So they can make the wind blow faster.

A lunchbox costs less than a plastic bag.

You can fit more food and drinks in a lunchbox.

A lunchbox can be recycled, but a bag cannot.

You can use a lunchbox over and over again.

The cells change the sunlight into electricity.

Sunlight hits the solar cells during the day.

The electricity gets stored in special batteries.

People can use the electricity later at night.

water power

Wind power

gas power

Solar power

Billions of people around the world rely on fossil fuels.

They are the most common sources of renewable energy.

We are using fossil fuels faster than they can be replaced.

Burning fossil fuels causes pollution and other problems.