Renewable & Nonrenewable Energy Sources

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What are fossil fuels?

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Resources made from once living organisms.

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What type of alternative energy resource is ethanol?

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Biofuels.

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What is petroleum?

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A liquid fossil fuel formed from the remains of animals, algae, and other organisms.

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True or False: Drilling and transporting fossil fuels causes damage to natural habitats and can lead to land and water pollution.

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True.

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What is a disadvantage of hydrogen fuel cells?

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Expensive and flammable.

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Define renewable energy sources.

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Energy sources that are replenished naturally, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.

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Define nonrenewable energy sources.

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Energy sources that are finite and will deplete over time, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is biofuel?

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Fuel derived from living matter, such as plant materials and animal waste.

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What is the main environmental concern associated with fossil fuels?

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They contribute to pollution and climate change.

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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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