a device that generates electricity from wind power

an area in the countryside where a group of wind turbines has been placed to generate electricity

a location that is protected from harsh conditions such as strong winds

a network of wires, power stations and systems that deliver electricity from where it is produced to where it is used by consumers

Windfarms: Decision making exercise

Geography

Natural resources: The things we use

Energy use around the world

Energy in the UK

Fish resources

Sustainable fishing

Food resources

A solution: genetically modified crops

The future: hydroponics and aquaponics

The palm oil dilemma

Consumption and climate change

Rare earth materials

This unit teaches pupils about the growing demand for natural resources and the different renewable and non-renewable ways humans try to meet their needs. Pupils will learn the impact of overexploitation and some of the ways natural resource exploitation can be managed.

Natural resources: Can Earth meet our needs?

A device that generates electricity from wind

Protected from strong winds or harsh conditions

System that moves electricity to homes and buildings

Why are wind farms **not** placed in very sheltered areas?

On a windy hill near the electricity grid

Which of these is a good location for a wind farm?

What is a likely problem with building a wind farm in a very remote location?

Can be replaced naturally in a short time

Cannot be replaced quickly and will eventually run out

Materials or substances that occur naturally in the environment

Which of the following is an example of a renewable natural resource?

Coal, oil, and gas are examples of {{}} fuels.

Which of these is **not** a non-renewable resource?

They can cause pollution and will run out one day

Why can using non-renewable resources be a problem?

Some can be replaced quickly, others cannot

Which statement is true about Earth's natural resources?

Windfarms: Decision making exercise

Lesson outcome