Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy sources

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What does 'clean' mean for energy sources?

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Does not create pollution.

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Which alternative energy source uses panels on the roof to collect sunlight?

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Solar energy.

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What is an advantage of wind energy?

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It is pollution free.

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What alternative energy resource is generated by heating water with hot rock?

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Geothermal energy.

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What happens to fossil fuels to create electricity?

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They are burned.

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Define renewable energy sources.

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Energy sources that can be replenished naturally over time.

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Define nonrenewable energy sources.

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Energy sources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time.

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Give an example of a renewable energy source.

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Solar energy.

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Give an example of a nonrenewable energy source.

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Coal.

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What is the primary benefit of using renewable energy sources?

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They reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.