Energy Resources

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replaced naturally and are not depleted when used, such as solar energy, wind energy, and hydroelectric energy.

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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Resources that will eventually run out and cannot be replaced in a short time, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is solar energy?

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Energy that comes from the sun in the form of heat and light.

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What is wind energy?

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Energy produced from the motions of air, which can be harnessed using wind turbines.

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What is fossil fuel?

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A type of nonrenewable energy resource formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is the advantage of using renewable resources?

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They can be replaced and are generally less harmful to the environment.

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What is the disadvantage of nonrenewable resources?

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They can cause pollution and will eventually run out.

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Can you name a renewable energy source?

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Examples include solar energy, wind energy, and hydroelectric energy.

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What is hydroelectric energy?

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Energy produced from the movement of water, usually from rivers or dams.

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Why is solar energy considered renewable?

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Because the sun will continue to shine and provide energy as long as it exists.