Renewable and Non-renewable Resources

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What is nuclear energy?

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Energy generated during nuclear fission, used to produce electricity.

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What percentage of gasoline is typically ethanol?

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10%.

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What is a disadvantage of wind energy?

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Wind turbines can disrupt wildlife.

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What is a disadvantage of coal?

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Impact on miner's health.

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What type of energy is produced from flowing water?

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Hydroelectric energy.

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Define renewable resources.

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar, wind, and hydro energy.

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Define non-renewable resources.

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Resources that cannot be replenished in a short period, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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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 geothermal energy?

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

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What are the advantages of using wind energy?

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Creates no greenhouse gases, renewable, and reduces reliance on fossil fuels.