Energy Resources Flashcard

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What are the three main fossil fuels used for energy production?

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Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas

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What is formed from prehistoric plants in swamps?

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Coal

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What type of energy resource is solar energy considered?

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Inexhaustible

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What are fossil fuels formed from?

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The remains of once living organisms.

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What is ethanol blended with to reduce the amount of oil needed?

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Gasoline

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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 environmental impact of burning fossil fuels?

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It releases greenhouse gases, contributing to climate change.

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What is the process of converting sunlight into usable energy called?

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Photosynthesis.

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What are renewable energy resources?

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Energy resources that can be replenished naturally, such as solar, wind, and hydro.

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What is the main advantage of using renewable energy over fossil fuels?

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It reduces greenhouse gas emissions and is sustainable.