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big ideas.Alternative energy is often referenced as any energy source that is an alternative to fossil fuel. These alternatives are intended to address concerns about such fossil fuels. For example, they typically pollute less among other supposed benefits.
The nature of what constitutes an alternative energy source has changed considerably over time, as have controversies regarding energy use. Today, because of the variety of energy choices and differing goals of their advocates, defining some energy types as "alternative" is highly controversial |
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: 4.2.10.A- Explain that renewable and nonrenewable resources supply energy and raw materials
4.3.10.A: Evaluate factors affecting the use of natural resources. * Evaluate the effect of consumer demands on the use of natural resources. * Analyze how technologies such as modern mining, harvesting, and transportation equipment affect the use of our natural resources. 3.4.10.C1: Apply the components of the technological design process. Materials & Resources 3.4.10.C2: Analyze a prototype and/or create a working model to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments. |