Understanding Renewable Energy Sources

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What renewable energy source comes from moving air?

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Wind

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What is a key environmental benefit of using renewable energy sources?

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They have a less severe impact on the environment compared to fossil fuels.

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What do geothermal and solar energy have in common?

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Neither produces greenhouse gases.

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Why is renewable energy considered a more sustainable solution than fossil fuels?

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Renewable energy sources can theoretically supply energy needs indefinitely.

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What is the main source of energy that has heat and light energy and does not cause pollution?

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Sun

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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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Name two types of renewable energy sources.

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Solar energy and wind energy.

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What is the impact of fossil fuels on the environment?

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Fossil fuels produce greenhouse gases and contribute to pollution.

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How does solar energy work?

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Solar energy is harnessed from sunlight using solar panels that convert light into electricity.

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What is geothermal energy?

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