Renewable and Non-Renewable 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 Non-Renewable 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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What are Fossil Fuels?

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Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, including coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Give an example of a Renewable Energy source.

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Solar energy.

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Give an example of a Non-Renewable Energy source.

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Coal.

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What is one advantage of using Non-Renewable Energy?

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They can produce extremely high amounts of energy.

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What is one disadvantage of using Non-Renewable Energy?

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They will eventually run out.

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What is one advantage of using Renewable Energy?

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They are better for the environment.

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What is one disadvantage of using Renewable Energy?

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They are not as efficient as burning fossil fuels.

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What is Solar Energy?

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

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