Renewable Resources

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What is a renewable resource?

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A resource that is replaced as quickly as it is used.

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What is wind power?

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Energy that comes from using the movement of the air.

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What is a disadvantage of wind power?

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Not everywhere gets enough wind.

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Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

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Coal.

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What is hydroelectricity?

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Energy produced from the movement of water.

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What is biomass?

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

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What is solar energy?

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Energy harnessed from the sun's rays.

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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 main advantage of renewable resources?

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They can be replenished naturally and are sustainable.

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What is a disadvantage of hydroelectric power?

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It can block the movement of fish.