This document discusses different types of energy sources, including renewable sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectric energy as well as non-renewable fossil fuels and nuclear energy. It notes that most developed nations rely heavily on fossil fuels for energy but that we need to control consumption of these limited resources to avoid running out. Environmental impacts of energy production on the atmosphere, oceans, land, and living things are also addressed.

1. 5º PRIMARY
THE ENERGY

2. VOCABULARY
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
Solar energy
Wind energy
Hydroelectric energy
Biomass.

3. VOCABULARY
NON-RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
NUCLEAR ENERGY

4. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ON THE
PLANET
The atmosphere
The oceans
The land
Living things

5. The end of our resources
Most of the energy we use in the developed world comes
from FOSSIL FUELS.
WE NEED TO CONTROL OUR CONSUMPTION OF
FOSSIL FUELS.

6. What percentage of the energy we consume comes from
fossil fuels?
What percentage of the energy we consume comes from
renewable energies?
At the current rate of consumption, which fossil fuel will run
out first?

7. ACTIVITY
TALK WITH YOUR PARTNER.
What relation exists between energy consumption and the
development of humanity?