EARTHKEEP RESERVE · EARTHLING
Energy Resources
Wind Canyon
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Earthling — Energy Resources Wind Canyon
Hi!
I'm Earthling.
Welcome to Wind Canyon!
Will you help me investigate energy resources?
The Grumblies have mixed up our clues.
Let's check the evidence!
Energy resources include fuels, sunlight, wind and moving water.
Different technologies use them to produce useful motion, heating or electricity.
Which resource drives a solar panel?
- A. Sunlight
- B. Underground coal directly
- C. Moon rocks
The answer is A: Sunlight
Energy resources include fuels, sunlight, wind and moving water.
Different technologies use them to produce useful motion, heating or electricity.
That clue helps us make sense of this place.
Choices have advantages and limits.
Sunlight varies with time and weather;
wind varies too.
Fuels require supplies and can produce emissions.
Which choice fits the supplied daytime site?
- A. Wind chosen without wind evidence
- B. Wind despite recorded calm
- C. Solar
The answer is C: Solar
Our comparison says Site A has strong reliable sunlight but little wind.
For this specific small daytime device, solar power fits the evidence.
A different site could lead to a different choice.
Hmm...
how does that connect to our first clue?
Our comparison says Site A has strong reliable sunlight but little wind.
For this specific small daytime device, solar power fits the evidence.
A different site could lead to a different choice.
Why might another site need another choice?
- A. Solar power works only underground
- B. Resource conditions and needs differ
- C. One source is always best everywhere
The answer is B: Resource conditions and needs differ
Energy resources include fuels, sunlight, wind and moving water.
Different technologies use them to produce useful motion, heating or electricity.
Nice investigating!
You've been following the evidence.
Let's bring our clues together before the adventure.
Energy resources include fuels, sunlight, wind and moving water.
Choices have advantages and limits.
Our comparison says Site A has strong reliable sunlight but little wind.
You're ready to explore Wind Canyon with me!
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