Energy Conservation Review

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What is the energy generated from the sun by using solar panels?

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Solar energy.

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Which renewable resource gets its direct energy from the sun?

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Solar energy.

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What is one disadvantage of using fossil fuels?

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Burning fossil fuels contributes to the greenhouse effect which causes global warming.

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What energy source comes from earth’s heat deep inside?

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Geothermal energy.

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Name the fossil fuels.

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Coal, Oil, Natural Gas.

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What is renewable energy?

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Energy that is collected from resources that are naturally replenished, such as sunlight, wind, and geothermal heat.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The trapping of the sun's warmth in the planet's lower atmosphere due to the presence of greenhouse gases.

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What are the main types of renewable energy?

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Solar, Wind, Hydro, Geothermal, and Biomass.

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What is biomass energy?

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Energy produced from organic materials, such as plants and animal waste.

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What is the main advantage of using renewable energy sources?

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They are sustainable and have a lower environmental impact compared to fossil fuels.