Nonrenewable Energy Sources

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What is an advantage of nuclear energy?

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No emissions of CO2 gases.

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How is energy released from fossil fuels?

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By burning them (combustion reaction).

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Energy sources that can never be replenished or are depleted more slowly than they are used.

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What is a fission reaction?

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A nuclear reaction in which the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller parts, releasing a large amount of energy.

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What do we use nonrenewable energy for?

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Electricity.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, including coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is the primary environmental concern associated with fossil fuel combustion?

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The release of greenhouse gases, particularly CO2, contributing to climate change.

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable energy sources?

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Renewable energy sources can be replenished naturally in a short period, while nonrenewable sources are finite and deplete over time.

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What is the process of combustion?

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A chemical reaction that occurs when a substance reacts rapidly with oxygen, producing heat and light.

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What are the main types of nonrenewable energy sources?

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Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) and nuclear energy.