Renewable (Alternative) Resources

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished in a short period of time, typically 100 years or less.

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What type of energy is produced from burning plant waste or animal manure?

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Biomass energy.

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What is hydroelectric energy?

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Hydroelectric energy is created from flowing or moving water, usually through a dam.

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What is a disadvantage of wind energy?

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Danger to birds.

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What type of energy uses heat from hot rocks deep in the Earth's crust?

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Geothermal energy.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy harnessed from the sun's rays.

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What is the main advantage of using renewable resources?

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They are sustainable and can be replenished naturally.

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished quickly, while non-renewable resources take millions of years to form.

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What is wind energy?

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Wind energy is energy generated from the movement of air using wind turbines.

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What is the process of converting sunlight into electricity called?

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Photovoltaics.