Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Sources

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What are renewable energy sources?

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Energy sources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar, wind, and hydropower.

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What are nonrenewable energy sources?

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

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Give two examples of renewable energy sources.

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Solar energy and wind energy.

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Give two examples of nonrenewable energy sources.

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Coal and oil.

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What is biomass energy?

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

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What is hydropower?

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Energy generated by using the motion of water to turn turbines.

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What is solar energy?

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Energy harnessed from the sun's rays.

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What is wind energy?

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Energy generated by the movement of air, which turns wind turbines.

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

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It does not produce a lot of energy compared to other sources.

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How does hydropower create energy?

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By using the motion of water to turn turbines.