Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Sources

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What are renewable energy sources?

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

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What are nonrenewable energy sources?

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Energy sources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Give an example of a renewable energy source.

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Solar energy.

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Give an example of a nonrenewable energy source.

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Coal.

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What is solar energy?

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Energy harnessed from the sun's rays using solar panels.

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What is wind energy?

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Energy generated from the movement of air using wind turbines.

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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 produced from the movement of water, typically using dams.

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What is biomass energy?

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

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What is one advantage of solar energy?

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It is non-polluting.