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Lightning
Grade 5
Science Magazine & World of Science
 
Earth and Its Resources, Topic 4: Earth's Rocks and Soil
What If There Were No Electricity?
Keyword: ALTERNATES

Did You Know...
Most of the energy we use can be traced back to the Sun. Even wind power comes from the Sun, because winds form from the Sun's uneven heating of Earth's air and land.
 

Energy Quest

From the state of California comes this great site all about energy! Click Alternative Fuel Vehicles to learn about cars that run on fuels other than gasoline. Or, click The Energy Story for an online book that's all about energy. You'll also find games and puzzles, an art contest, ideas for science projects, and much more!
Questions

  1. What are alternative fuels? Name four of them.

  2. What are three ways we can use the ocean as an energy source?

  3. What do you think will be our major source of energy once all the fossil fuels are gone? Explain your answer.

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Energy Information Administration Kid's Page

Check out this great site about energy! There are colorful charts and graphs, and loads of information. Take the energy quiz!
Questions

  1. List 4 renewable energy sources.

  2. List 4 non-renewable energy sources.

  3. What is the largest coal producing state in the US?

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He Ain't Nothing but a Rock Hound

A rock hound is someone who likes rocks. If you're a rock hound, or if you're just curious about rocks, then here's a good page to visit. Be sure to read the Legend of the Apache Tear. There's more to rocks than meets the eye!
Questions

  1. What kind of mineral is an Apache tear? How does it change when it is held to the light?

  2. What does a petrologist study? Name three other kinds of geologists.

  3. What three kinds of rock make up the Grand Canyon?

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