Energy Review

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What is the energy created by wind turning wind turbines?

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Wind energy is the energy created by wind turning wind turbines.

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What characteristic do all renewable resources share?

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All renewable resources are replaced in a short period of time.

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What type of energy resource is Hydro Power?

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Hydro Power is a renewable energy resource.

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How old are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are millions of years old.

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What type of energy resource is Solar Power?

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Solar Power is a renewable energy resource.

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Define renewable energy.

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Renewable energy is energy that is collected from resources that are naturally replenished on a human timescale, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat.

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What is nonrenewable energy?

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Nonrenewable energy is energy from sources that will run out or will not be replenished in our lifetimes, such as fossil fuels and nuclear energy.

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Give an example of a renewable energy source.

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Examples of renewable energy sources include solar energy, wind energy, and hydroelectric energy.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Geothermal energy is heat energy generated and stored in the Earth, which can be used for heating and electricity generation.

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What is the main advantage of renewable energy sources?

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The main advantage of renewable energy sources is that they are sustainable and have a lower environmental impact compared to nonrenewable sources.