Renewable Energy Sources

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What is biomass energy?

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Energy produced by burning organic matter, such as wood, food scraps, and manure.

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What is passive solar heating?

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Designing a building to capture the sun's energy without mechanical devices.

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What is the main principle behind wind energy?

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Transforming the motion of air into electrical energy using a wind turbine.

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What is the primary byproduct of hydrogen power?

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Water.

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What distinguishes active solar heating from passive solar heating?

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Active solar heating uses mechanical devices to distribute heat.

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What are renewable energy sources?

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Energy sources that are replenished naturally, such as solar, wind, and biomass.

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What is solar energy?

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Energy harnessed from the sun's radiation.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Energy derived from the heat stored within the Earth.

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What is hydropower?

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Energy generated by the flow of water, typically through dams.

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What is the role of wind turbines?

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To convert kinetic energy from wind into electrical energy.