Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Sources

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What is renewable energy?

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

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What is nonrenewable energy?

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Energy that comes from sources that will run out or will not be replenished in our lifetimes, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What is an advantage of solar energy?

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It is abundant and can be harnessed in many places around the world.

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What is biomass energy?

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Energy produced from organic materials, such as plants, wood, and waste.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is geothermal energy?

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Energy derived from the heat stored beneath the Earth's surface.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

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What is the main disadvantage of coal?

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It releases a large amount of carbon dioxide and other pollutants when burned.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

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What is hydropower?

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Energy generated from the movement of water, typically using dams.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

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What is the primary source of natural gas?

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It is formed from the remains of ancient marine organisms buried under layers of sediment.

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What is wind energy?

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Energy obtained from the movement of air, typically harnessed using wind turbines.

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What is the environmental impact of oil spills?

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Oil spills can cause severe damage to marine ecosystems and wildlife.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4