Alternative Energy Resources

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What is alternative energy?

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Energy generated by natural resources that is renewable.

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Which alternative energy source is the most efficient?

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Wind.

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What is solar energy?

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Energy that comes from the Sun.

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What type of energy does hydroelectric power represent?

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Energy generated from the movement of water.

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What is natural gas?

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A fossil fuel that is used for heating and electricity.

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What are renewable energy sources?

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Energy sources that can be replenished naturally, such as solar, wind, and hydro.

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What is the main advantage of using wind energy?

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It is a clean and renewable source of energy.

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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 the difference between renewable and nonrenewable energy?

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Renewable energy can be replenished naturally, while nonrenewable energy cannot.

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What is biomass energy?

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