Energy Resources

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What is biomass?

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Biomass refers to organic materials, such as wood and farm waste products, that can be burned as renewable energy sources.

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What form of energy do the moving blades of a wind turbine have?

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The moving blades of a wind turbine have mechanical energy.

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What happens to the chemical energy in a car engine that is not converted to mechanical energy?

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The rest of the chemical energy is lost to the environment as waste heat.

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How do wind power and water power generate energy?

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Both use natural forces to move turbines attached to generators.

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What type of energy does a generator convert from a turbine?

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A generator converts mechanical energy from a turbine to electrical energy.

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What is renewable energy?

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Renewable energy is energy that is collected from resources that are naturally replenished, such as sunlight, wind, and biomass.

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What is the main advantage of using renewable energy sources?

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The main advantage is that they are sustainable and have a lower environmental impact compared to fossil fuels.

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What is the role of a turbine in energy generation?

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A turbine converts kinetic energy from wind or water into mechanical energy, which can then be converted into electrical energy.

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources?

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Renewable energy sources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable sources, like fossil fuels, are finite and will deplete over time.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is the energy harnessed from the sun's rays, which can be converted into thermal or electrical energy.