Unit 8 - Alternative Energy Resources

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What is biomass?

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Energy from plant and animal waste.

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Energy produced by burning organic matter such as wood, food scraps, and animal matter is called ____________ energy.

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Biomass.

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Which of the following is a fossil fuel? (wind, water, oil)

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Oil.

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Which of the following is NOT an alternative energy source? (fossil fuels, geothermal energy, hydroelectric energy, wind energy)

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Fossil fuels.

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Solar Energy is...

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Energy that comes from the Sun.

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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 wind energy?

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Energy obtained from the movement of air.

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What is hydroelectric energy?

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Energy generated by the movement of water.

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Define renewable energy.

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Energy that is collected from resources that are naturally replenished.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.