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Instructions: Use the vocabulary words in the word box to complete the sentences below.

Where We Get Energy • Level K • 1

solar panel coal dam steam

energy source gasoline

1. lights, heats, and cools our homes and schools.

2. is a dark-colored rock made mostly of

prehistoric plant remains that is burned as fuel.

3. A uses energy from the sun to make

electricity.

4. The sun is a good of energy.

5. The fine mist that is formed when water is boiled is

called .

6. Cars get energy from .

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7. A is a barrier that stops the flow of water.

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Where We Get Energy • Level K • 2

electricity solar cell fuel oil

generator natural gas power plant blades

8. A machine that turns motion into electricity is called

a .

9. is a source of energy for lighting

our homes and schools.

10. Coal and gasoline are burned to make .

11. A absorbs light energy from the

sun to make electricity.

12. is a black, greasy liquid fossil fuel.

13. has no smell and is used as a fuel

to make electricity.

14. A factory that makes electricity is called a .

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15. The on a generator spin fast to

make energy.
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1. energy 8. generator
2. coal 9. electricity
3. solar panel 10. fuel

4. source 11. solar cell

5. steam 12. oil

6. gasoline 13. natural gas

7. dam 14. power plant
15. blades

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