SEV3-Energy Resources

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What makes solar energy a renewable resource?

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Solar energy is considered a renewable resource because it is inexhaustible over the lifetime of the Earth.

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How does hydropower generate electricity?

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Hydropower generates electricity by utilizing the flow of water.

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What is the process of capturing sunlight to generate electricity called?

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The process of capturing sunlight to generate electricity is called photovoltaics.

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What is a disadvantage of hydropower?

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A disadvantage of hydropower is that it can lead to the displacement of communities.

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What is a benefit of biomass as an energy source?

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A benefit of biomass as an energy source is that it can be easily stored and transported.

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Define renewable energy.

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Renewable energy is 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 are the main types of renewable energy sources?

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The main types of renewable energy sources include solar energy, wind energy, hydropower, biomass, and geothermal energy.

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Explain the principle of photovoltaics.

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Photovoltaics is the process of converting sunlight directly into electricity using solar cells.

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What is the environmental impact of hydropower?

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The environmental impact of hydropower can include habitat disruption, changes in water quality, and displacement of communities.

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How does biomass energy work?

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Biomass energy works by burning organic materials, such as plant and animal waste, to produce heat, which can then be converted into electricity.