Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy

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What is Natural Gas?

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Natural Gas is an invisible, odorless gas that is a fossil fuel.

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Define Biomass energy.

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Biomass energy is energy created by burning plant and animal wastes.

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Name two examples of Renewable energy.

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Solar Panels and Hydroelectric energy are examples of Renewable energy.

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True or False: The burning of fossil fuels causes the earth to warm more quickly because of greenhouse gases and pollution.

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True.

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What are Nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources are resources that are used faster than they can be replaced.

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What is Renewable energy?

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

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Give an example of a fossil fuel.

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Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas are examples of fossil fuels.

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What is the main environmental concern with fossil fuels?

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The burning of fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases, contributing to global warming.

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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 Hydroelectric energy?

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Hydroelectric energy is energy generated by the movement of water, typically through dams.