Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Sources

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What is renewable energy?

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Renewable energy comes from sources that are naturally replenished, such as sunlight, wind, and water.

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What is nonrenewable energy?

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

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Name one advantage of solar energy.

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Solar energy is abundant and can be harnessed in most places around the world.

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Name one disadvantage of coal as an energy source.

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Coal pollutes the air with harmful gases when burned.

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What is hydropower?

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Hydropower is energy generated from the movement of water, typically using dams.

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What is wind energy?

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Wind energy is generated by converting the kinetic energy of wind into electricity using wind turbines.

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True or False: Biomass is a renewable energy source.

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True. Biomass is derived from organic materials and can be replenished.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is produced from nuclear reactions, typically through the fission of uranium atoms.

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Name one advantage of using wind energy.

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Wind energy is clean and does not produce air pollutants.

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What is the main environmental concern with oil as an energy source?

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Oil extraction and burning can lead to air pollution and oil spills.

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