Energy Sources

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What are the three main fossil fuels?

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Coal, Oil, Natural Gas

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What statement is true regarding energy usage from 2010 to 2013?

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The usage of both wind and solar energy increased from 2010 to 2013.

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What type of energy do turbines harness from the movement of air?

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Wind

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What is an energy resource that takes millions of years to form from the remains of plants and animals?

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Nonrenewable energy sources like coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is a major con of using fossil fuels?

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Air pollution.

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Define renewable energy.

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Energy from sources that are naturally replenished, such as solar, wind, and hydro.

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Define nonrenewable energy.

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Energy from sources that cannot be replenished in a short period, such as fossil fuels.

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What is biomass energy?

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

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What is the primary source of energy for electricity generation worldwide?

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Fossil fuels, particularly coal and natural gas.

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What is solar energy?

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Energy harnessed from the sun's rays.