Bell Ringer

Instructions: Answer the prompt provided by your teacher.










Vocabulary

Instructions: Watch the Developing on Coal video and listen for the vocabulary words.

WordDefinitionExample
Developed Countrynoun phrase; a country with a strong economy and advanced infrastructure“Nearly every developed country developed on coal.”
Industrial Revolutionnoun phrase; a period of time when a country rapidly builds factories, industry, and infrastructure, increasing the need for energy to power machines, transportation and cities“The UK, U.S. Germany, China and dozens of others used coal to power their industrial revolutions . . .”
Electric Gridnoun phrase; a network of power plants, wires, and equipment that delivers electricity to homes and businesses“ . . . and later their electric grids.”
Developing Nationnoun phrase; countries that are still building their economies and infrastructure“Today, many developing nations are following a similar path . . .”
Jugglingverb; trying to manage two or more different things at the same time“ . . .  juggling the energy benefits of coal with its environmental impacts.”
Manufacturing Economynoun phrase; an economy where a large share of jobs and income comes from producing goods in factories“A manufacturing economy requires two things: a large population eager for jobs, and a lot of energy to help them do their work.”
Sustainableadjective; using methods that do not use up or destroy natural resources for the future“We are working to promote sustainable energy development in Vietnam.”
Hydropowernoun; electricity generated by using moving water, often released through dams, to spin turbines connected to generators“In the past . . . hydropower [has been] the main source [of electricity] . . .”
Capacitynoun; the total amount of electricity that power plants can produce when running at their maximum output“. . . but from now until 2030, coal will be the main source accounting for 40% in terms of capacity.”
Human Resourcesnoun phrase; the people and skills needed to manage an organization or industry“Our human resources are familiar with coal, [and] so it’s easier for them to develop . . .”
Foundationaladjective; the basis upon which something is built; the most important part“It’s the foundational income, and it just makes the rest of the town work.”
Perceptionnoun; the way people understand, interpret, or form opinions about something“What do you think about the public perception?
Emissionsnoun; pollutants or gases released into the air or water“We are aware that coal-fired power releases emissions such as CO2 to the environment . . .”
Localadjective; found or produced in the same region where it is used“So coal is cheap, and local, at least in the beginning . . .”
Establishedadjective; operating successfully for a long time“Because it’s cheap, and local, and established, [developing countries] will continue to rely on coal in the coming decades.”

Quiz & Cloze Notes

Instructions: Circle the correct answer based on what you learned in the Developing on Coal video and then fill in the blanks using the word bank.

Q1. Why did developed countries like the UK and the U.S. use coal in the past?

  1. because it was the only energy source available
  2. to power their industrial revolutions and electric grids
  3. because it had fewer emissions than wood or wind
  4. to power their aerospace innovations

Q2. What are the two main requirements for a manufacturing economy to grow?

  1. high taxes and a small, specialized workforce
  2. access to international shipping and expensive energy
  3. a large population eager for jobs and a lot of energy to power their work
  4. a complete reliance on hydropower and imported natural gas

Q3. Why is Vietnam shifting from hydropower to coal as its main energy source?

  1. The potential for building new hydropower dams is used up.
  2. Coal is much better for the local environment than hydropower.
  3. Hydropower is too expensive for a manufacturing economy.
  4. There is a drought drying up all the rivers.

Q4. By 2030, coal is expected to account for what percentage of Vietnam’s energy capacity?

  1. 10%
  2. 25%
  3. 40%
  4. 60%

Q5. What is the “foundational income” mentioned in the video for the local town?

  1. money provided by the government to clean up pollution
  2. the high price that consumers pay for electricity
  3. the money earned by families working in the coal industry
  4. the income from seasonal agricultural work in the region

Q6. According to the video, what is the primary factor that most Vietnamese consumers consider when it comes to their electricity?

  1. its impact on global CO2 emissions
  2. the transition to lower-emission energy resources
  3. the stability of the national electric grid
  4. its price and affordability

Q7. What are the primary environmental costs or downsides of coal?

  1. increased taxes and higher electricity prices
  2. local pollution and global CO2 emissions
  3. a decrease in the number of manufacturing jobs
  4. the loss of potential hydropower sites

Q8. What does the narrator suggest developed countries could do to help the “one shared atmosphere”?

  1. stop using electricity entirely to save the planet
  2. fine developing nations if their coal use exceeds a set emissions threshold
  3. charge more money for coal so that fewer communities can afford to use it
  4. help developing nations build their economies using a different energy source

Word Bank

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Many developed countries built their early economies using ____________________ to power factories and generate ____________________. Today, many ____________________ countries are following a similar path as their economies grow. Rapid economic growth requires large amounts of electricity to power industries and create ____________________. In countries like Vietnam, coal is often used because it’s ____________________ and more ____________________ than with many other options. However, using coal also creates trade-offs, including ____________________ pollution and CO2 ____________________.