Sources of Energy

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What are fossil fuels?

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Farmed from ancient plants and animals that lived a million years ago (includes coal, oil, and natural gas).

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What are the pros of fossil fuels?

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Widely available.

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What are the cons of fossil fuels?

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Air pollution, non-renewable.

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What is wind energy?

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Uses wind turbines to capture the wind’s energy and convert it to electricity.

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What are the pros of wind energy?

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Clear and renewable, no air pollution.

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What are the cons of wind energy?

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High cost setup, wind is not constant everywhere.

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What is solar energy?

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The sun gives off light and heat energy. Uses solar panels to capture the sun's energy and turns it to electricity.

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What are the pros of solar energy?

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Abundant and renewable, no air pollution.

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What are the cons of solar energy?

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High cost setup, only works when the sun is shining.

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What is hydropower?

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Uses dams to collect water. Special machines (turbines) turn it into energy/electricity.