Renewable Energy

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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, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat.

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What is non-renewable energy?

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Non-renewable energy comes from sources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) and nuclear energy.

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What is hydropower energy?

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Hydropower energy is generated by using the energy of flowing water, typically from rivers or dams, to produce electricity.

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What is biomass energy?

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Biomass energy is produced from organic materials, such as plants and animal waste, which can be used to generate heat or electricity.

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What is coal?

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Coal is a type of fossil fuel formed from ancient swamp plants that have been subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years.

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What is solar energy?

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

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What is wind energy?

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Wind energy is generated by converting the kinetic energy of wind into mechanical power or electricity using wind turbines.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Geothermal energy is heat energy that comes from the Earth's interior, which can be used for heating or electricity generation.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, including coal, oil, and natural gas.

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

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally in a short period of time, while non-renewable resources take millions of years to form and cannot be replaced once used.