Energy Sources and the Environment Exam

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are energy sources that are replaced faster than they are used, such as the Sun, wind, water, and Earth's internal heat.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Geothermal energy is the use of thermal energy from inside the Earth to generate electricity or provide heating.

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How are spent nuclear fuel rods disposed?

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Spent nuclear fuel rods are typically stored in a deep pool of water to cool and shield radiation.

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What do nuclear power plants produce to generate electric current?

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Nuclear power plants produce steam to generate electric current.

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What is a photovoltaic cell?

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A photovoltaic cell is a device that converts radiant energy (solar energy) into electrical energy.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources are energy sources that cannot be replenished in a short time, such as fossil fuels.

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What is the primary energy source for wind energy?

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The primary energy source for wind energy is the kinetic energy of moving air.

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What is the role of a hydroelectric turbine?

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A hydroelectric turbine converts the energy of flowing water into mechanical energy to generate electricity.

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What is the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels?

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Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, contributing to climate change.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, often used in heating systems.