Energy Sources and Their Processes

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What is hydropower?

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Hydropower is a renewable energy source that converts the kinetic energy of falling or flowing water into electrical energy.

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What does decarbonization mean?

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Decarbonization refers to the process of decreasing the amount of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere.

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What is natural gas?

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Natural gas is a flammable gas consisting mainly of methane, found underground, and is used as a fossil fuel.

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What is a photovoltaic cell?

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A photovoltaic cell is a device that converts sunlight directly into electricity.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are energy sources like coal, oil, and natural gas that are formed from the ancient remains of plants and animals.

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What is the process of photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Geothermal energy is heat energy generated and stored in the Earth, which can be used for heating and electricity generation.

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What is wind energy?

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Wind energy is the energy obtained from the movement of air, which can be converted into electricity using wind turbines.

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What is biomass?

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Biomass is organic material that comes from plants and animals, which can be used as a renewable energy source.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.