Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources Flashcard

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What is solar energy?

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Energy taken from the sun's radiation

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Name one advantage of using wind energy.

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Renewable and sustainable energy source

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What are fossil fuels?

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Natural fuels formed from the remains of living organisms

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What are the environmental impacts of burning fossil fuels?

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Climate change, air pollution, and acid rain

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How is wind power generated?

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Using wind turbines to convert the moving energy of the wind into electricity

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What are the benefits of using wind power?

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Renewable, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and cost-effective after set-up

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How does hydropower work?

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By using the energy of flowing or falling water to generate electricity.

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What are the disadvantages of hydropower?

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Environmental impact and limitations

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Biomass

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Organic materials used to produce energy like wood

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What is geothermal energy?

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Type of energy using heat from the earth