Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Energy

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What is renewable energy?

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Energy that comes from sources that can be replenished naturally, such as sunlight, wind, and water.

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What is nonrenewable energy?

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Energy that comes from sources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Give an example of renewable energy.

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Solar energy, wind energy, and hydroelectric energy are all examples of renewable energy.

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Give an example of nonrenewable energy.

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Coal, oil, and natural gas are examples of nonrenewable energy.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, making water a renewable resource.

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What does 'alternative energy' mean?

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Energy sources that are alternatives to fossil fuels, primarily renewable energy sources.

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How do we use fossil fuels?

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We use fossil fuels by burning them to produce energy.

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What is solar energy?

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Energy that comes from the sun, which can be converted into electricity or heat.

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What is wind energy?

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Energy that is generated from the wind using turbines.

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What is hydroelectric energy?

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Energy produced from the movement of water, typically from rivers or dams.