Energy Resources

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What is a Hydroelectric Power Plant?

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A facility that converts stored energy in water into mechanical energy to turn turbines, which generate electrical energy.

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What are nonrenewable energy resources?

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Energy resources that cannot be replenished in a short time frame, such as fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and coal.

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What is solar energy?

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Energy derived from the sun, which can be harnessed using solar panels and other technologies.

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Which energy resource is classified as nonrenewable?

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Fossil Fuel.

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Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable?

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Because they take millions of years to form and cannot be replaced quickly.

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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, harnessed using wind turbines.

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What are examples of renewable energy resources?

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Solar energy, wind energy, hydropower, and biomass.

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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 main environmental concern with fossil fuels?

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They release greenhouse gases and pollutants when burned, contributing to climate change.