Natural Resources Webquest
Energy Resources
OIL
Read about Fossil Fuels. Is oil renewable or non-renewable? How is oil created? Type your answer in the space below.
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What are some main uses of oil?
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What are some of the problems with using oil? What are the effects on the earth?
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NATURAL GAS
Natural gas is another fossil fuel. Read about Natural Gas. Is natural gas renewable or non-renewable?
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Look at both maps on Where it Comes From. Look for the red markers on the maps, then find it on the list of Power Plant Descriptors under the map. How is Natural Gas mainly being used in BC today?
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GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
What are the two types of geothermal energy and what are their main uses? Read the Overview. Renewable or non-renewable?
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Look at the second map called Power Stations Planned or Under Construction, but not yet in Operation. Look for the small yellow dot on the map, then find it on the list of Power Plant Descriptors under the map. How is Geothermal Energy being used in BC today?
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SOLAR POWER
Read Solar Power Facts. What is solar power and how is it created? Is solar power renewable or non-renewable?
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Look at the second map called Power Stations Planned or Under Construction, but not yet in Operation. Look for the yellow marker on the map, then find it on the list of Power Plant Descriptors under the map. How is Solar Energy being used in BC today?
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WIND ENERGY
Read Wind Energy Facts. What is wind energy and how is it created? What are some pros and cons of wind energy? Is it renewable or non-renewable?
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The big challenge to wind power is intermittency (the wind does not always blow). What is being done to combat this problem? Read the first paragraph of Wind's Intermittency Problem.
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Look at both maps on Where it Comes From. Look for the pink markers on the maps, then find it on the list of Power Plant Descriptors under the map. How is Wind Energy being used in BC today?
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HYDROELECTRICITY
Read Hydropower Facts. What is hydroelectricity and how does it work?
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Look at the maps on Where it Comes From and scroll down to the dark blue marker. Where does most of BC's power come from?
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