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What is the primary alternative energy source used by houses with solar panels?

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Solar energy.

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What is a major disadvantage of wind power?

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It is not always windy in some places.

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What process is described as the fusion of atomic nuclei to release energy?

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Nuclear fusion.

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Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source: solar, wind, coal, or hydro?

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Coal.

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How can energy be classified in terms of sustainability?

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Energy can be classified as renewable or non-renewable.

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What is the definition of renewable energy?

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Energy that is collected from resources that are naturally replenished on a human timescale, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat.

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What is non-renewable energy?

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Energy from sources that do not replenish at a sustainable rate, such as fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) and nuclear energy.

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What is the role of solar panels in energy production?

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Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity.

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What are some examples of renewable energy sources?

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Solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass.

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What is the environmental impact of using fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels contribute to air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate change.