Forms of Energy

Petroleum Energy

Wind Energy

Geothermal Energy

Solar Energy

water

sunlight

battery

energy

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

Fossil fuels are not replaced quickly or easily once used.

Natural gas is considered a renewable source of energy.

Natural gas is found deep underground and used as fuel.

Turn off the lights when you do not need them.

Open a window and turn on the air conditioner.

Run hot water as you brush and floss your teeth.

Turn the heat up to your warm your home faster.

From the air

From the remains of plants and animals

From water in our rivers and oceans

From sunlight

So different windmills turn when winds change directions.

So they can stay safe from strong winds.

So they can also use solar power to generate electricity.

So they can make the wind blow faster.

A lunchbox costs less than a plastic bag.

You can use a lunchbox over and over again.

A lunchbox can be recycled, but a bag cannot.

You can fit more food and drinks in a lunchbox.

The cells change the sunlight into electricity.

People can use the electricity later at night.

Sunlight hits the solar cells during the day.

The electricity gets stored in special batteries.

water power

Solar power

Wind power

gas power

They are the most common sources of renewable energy.

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

Billions of people around the world rely on fossil fuels.

Burning fossil fuels causes pollution and other problems.