Energy Physics

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What is required for the formation of all fossil fuels?

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All of these (organic matter, heat, pressure, and time).

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What type of energy comes directly from the sun?

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Solar energy.

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What are bio-fuel and geothermal energy examples of?

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Renewable energy resources.

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Under which category do fossil fuels fall?

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Non-Renewable Energy.

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Does energy ever disappear?

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False, energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

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What is the primary source of solar energy?

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The sun.

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy?

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Renewable energy can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable energy cannot be replaced once used.

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Name two examples of renewable energy sources.

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Wind energy and hydroelectric energy.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Energy derived from the heat stored beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is the process of converting sunlight into electricity called?

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Photovoltaics.