Renewable energy (Beginner)

Possible new words to use:

• Renewable Energy (noun phrase): Energy derived from sources that are naturally replenished, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat.

• Non-Renewable Energy (noun phrase): Energy derived from finite resources, such as fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas), which cannot be easily replaced once depleted.

• Environment (noun): The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates; the natural world.

• Disadvantages (noun): Unfavorable aspects or features; drawbacks.

• Daily Lives (noun phrase): The activities and experiences that make up a person's typical day.

• Invest (verb): To allocate money, time, or resources to achieve a profit or result.

• Experience (noun): Practical knowledge, skill, or involvement gained over time; personal encounter or participation.

• Encourage (verb): To inspire, support, or promote; to give courage or confidence.

• Switch (verb): To change from one thing to another; to shift or transition.

• Solar Energy (noun phrase): Energy derived from the sun's radiation, often converted into electricity using solar panels.

• Wind Energy (noun phrase): Energy generated by harnessing the power of the wind, commonly through wind turbines.

• Hydropower (noun): Electricity generated by harnessing the energy of moving water, such as rivers or waterfalls.

• Geothermal Energy (noun phrase): Energy produced by utilizing the Earth's internal heat, often converted into electricity or used for heating.

Questions:

1. What is renewable energy?

2. How is renewable energy different from non-renewable energy?

3. Can you name some examples of renewable energy sources?

4. Why is it important to use renewable energy?

5. How does using renewable energy help the environment?

6. Are there any disadvantages to using renewable energy?

7. How can we make better use of renewable energy in our daily lives?

8. Do you think more countries should invest in renewable energy? Why or why not?

9. Have you ever used any form of renewable energy? If so, which one and how was your experience?

10. What are some ways we can encourage others to switch to renewable energy?