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8.62 Energy Sources and Trade Offs Worksheet

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Energy Sources and Trade‑Offs - Which comparison best renewable and nonrenewable energy sources using criteria such as cost, reliability, environmental impact, and scalability? (NGSS MS‑ESS3‑3 (connections); CCSS WHST.6–8.1; TEKS §112.28 Grade 8; FL NGSSS; VA SOL; MA STE)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A community is comparing natural gas and wind power.

Which recommendation balances reliability and environmental impact?

ANatural gas is renewable because it is underground.

BWind turbines release carbon dioxide every time they spin.

CBoth sources produce identical emissions and reliability.

DNatural gas can be dispatched when needed but releases carbon dioxide; wind has low operating emissions but variable output.

Solution & Explanation:Natural gas and wind differ in dispatchability, emissions, and resource dependence.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A factory needs steady power every hour for safety equipment. "

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Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A desert town has strong sun but limited water.

Which recommendation balances reliability and environmental impact?

ACoal is best because it needs no cooling or fuel.

BSolar photovoltaic panels can generate electricity with little operating water use, but storage may be needed.

CHydropower is best because deserts always have surplus river flow.

DNuclear is best only because it never needs cooling water.

Solution & Explanation:PV solar can be useful in sunny dry regions, while reliability and storage still need planning.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 8 Science students. It aligns with educational standard PS.8.62 (Compare energy sources by renewability, reliability, environmental impact, and trade-offs.).