10. Nonrenewable and Renewable Energy Review

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What is passive solar heating?

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Passive solar heating is a method of using the sun's energy to heat a space directly without mechanical systems, typically through the design and orientation of buildings.

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What is the primary use of coal in the United States?

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The primary use of coal in the United States is for electricity generation.

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What is active solar heating?

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Active solar heating involves using mechanical systems to collect and distribute solar energy, such as using a fluid heated by the sun to transfer heat to water.

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What type of energy does an object in free-fall demonstrate?

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An object in free-fall demonstrates kinetic energy, which is the energy of motion.

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What is an ideal site for tidal power generation?

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An ideal site for tidal power generation is a narrow tidal bay, where the difference in water levels can be harnessed effectively.

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Define renewable energy.

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Renewable energy is energy that is collected from resources that are naturally replenished, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat.

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Define nonrenewable energy.

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Nonrenewable energy is energy that comes from sources that will run out or will not be replenished in our lifetimes, such as fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) and nuclear energy.

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What is the role of solar panels in active solar heating?

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Solar panels in active solar heating systems capture sunlight and convert it into heat, which is then transferred to a fluid that circulates to heat water or air.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its motion, which depends on the mass and velocity of the object.

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What are the environmental impacts of coal mining?

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The environmental impacts of coal mining include habitat destruction, water pollution, and air pollution from the burning of coal.