Renewable Energy

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What is geothermal energy?

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Geothermal energy is heat energy generated and stored in the Earth. It can be found in the form of steam or hot water and is used for heating and electricity generation.

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What is Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)?

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CSP is a solar energy technology that uses mirrors or lenses to concentrate sunlight onto a small area to generate heat, which is then used to produce electricity.

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What is the main advantage of renewable energy resources over fossil fuels?

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Renewable energy resources produce less pollution than fossil fuels.

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What defines a Renewable Energy Resource?

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A Renewable Energy Resource is an energy source that will not run out in the next several hundred years, such as solar, wind, and hydro energy.

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What type of energy is derived from the sun?

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Solar energy is the type of energy that is renewable because it uses the sun's energy.

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What is the primary disadvantage of geothermal energy?

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A problem with geothermal energy is that it is available only in certain locations.

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What is biomass energy?

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Biomass energy is produced from organic materials, such as plant and animal waste, and is considered renewable.

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable energy resources?

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Renewable energy resources can be replenished naturally over time, while nonrenewable energy resources, like fossil fuels, are finite and will eventually deplete.

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What is the role of wind energy in renewable resources?

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Wind energy is harnessed from the wind using turbines to generate electricity and is a clean, renewable energy source.

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What is solar thermal energy?

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Solar thermal energy is a technology that captures sunlight to produce heat, which can be used for heating water or generating electricity.