Renewable Energy

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What are the major types of renewable energy?

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Solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass.

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Which renewable energy source utilizes the power of flowing water?

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Hydroelectric energy.

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Which renewable energy source captures energy from the sun?

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Solar energy.

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Which renewable energy source extracts heat from the Earth's core?

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Geothermal energy.

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What are the environmental benefits of renewable energy?

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Reduces GHG emissions and water savings.

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What is solar energy?

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Energy harnessed from the sun's radiation.

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What is wind energy?

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Energy generated from the movement of air.

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What is hydroelectric energy?

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Energy produced from the flow of water, typically in dams.

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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 is biomass energy?

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Energy produced from organic materials, such as plant and animal waste.

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