Energy Resources

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What is oil?

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A liquid natural resource that can be burned to generate heat and electricity, and produce goods.

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What is coal?

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A solid natural resource that can be burned to generate heat and electricity.

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What is hydropower?

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A renewable energy source that harnesses the power of moving water to generate electricity.

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What is solar energy?

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A renewable energy source that comes from the sun, captured and converted into electricity using solar panels.

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What is wind energy?

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A renewable energy source that uses the power of the wind to generate electricity.

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What are renewable energy sources?

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Energy sources that can be replenished naturally, such as solar, wind, and hydropower.

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What is geothermal energy?

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A renewable energy source that uses heat from the Earth’s interior to generate electricity.

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What is natural gas?

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A fossil fuel that is a gaseous natural resource used for heating and electricity generation.

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What is electricity?

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A form of energy resulting from the flow of electric charge, used to power devices and appliances.

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What is a turbine?

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A machine that converts kinetic energy from fluids (like water or air) into mechanical energy.