Renewable and Non Renewable Energy

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What is Solar Energy?

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Energy from the sun collected using photovoltaic cells.

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What is Hydroelectric Energy?

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Energy created by damming water and releasing it to generate electricity.

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What is a disadvantage of nuclear energy?

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It creates radioactive waste.

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Why are fossil fuels classified as nonrenewable?

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They take many, many years to be replaced.

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What are the three main fossil fuels?

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Natural gas, oil, and coal.

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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 Wind Energy?

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Energy generated from the movement of air using wind turbines.

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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 are the environmental impacts of fossil fuels?

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They contribute to air pollution and climate change.

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What is the main source of energy for the Earth?

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The sun.