Morning Starters: Spring 1 - Clean Energy
Did You Know?
Solar farms, also known as solar power plants or solar parks, are large-scale installations designed to generate electricity by harnessing energy from the sun. They consist of numerous solar panels arranged in arrays, typically spread over extensive areas of land. Solar farms reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help combat climate change by providing a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.
Credit: BBC - REEL
Word Challenge
Identify and write the correct spelling of each back-to-front word listed below:
1) elbaniatsus
2) etareneg
3) snoissime
Grammar Challenge
Copy and complete the following list sentence with 3 verbs that end in ‘-ing.’
The solar panels covered the field: _______ , ________ , ________ .
Number Challenge
- A typical home needs between 17 and 21 solar panels to cover all of its electricity needs.
What is the difference between the minimum and maximum number of solar panels needed to power a street of 25 homes?
Critical Thinking
Some people argue that solar farms are not environmentally friendly.
What do you think and why?