Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Sources

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What is a disadvantage of using oil as an energy source?

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The chance of a spill.

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What is an example of a renewable resource found on Earth?

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Water and plants.

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What is the term for electricity produced from hydropower?

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Hydroelectric energy.

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What type of energy is generated from wind?

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Renewable energy.

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What type of energy is formed from heat deep within the Earth?

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Geothermal energy.

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What are the two main categories of energy sources?

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Renewable and nonrenewable energy sources.

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What is a common disadvantage of nonrenewable energy sources?

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They can lead to environmental pollution and depletion of resources.

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Name a renewable energy source that is harnessed from the sun.

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Solar energy.

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What is biomass energy?

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Energy produced from organic materials, such as plant and animal waste.

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How does geothermal energy work?

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It utilizes heat from the Earth's interior to generate electricity or provide direct heating.

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