Renewable vs. nonrenewable energy

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What is one example of Biomass?

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Trees

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Which example is NOT a renewable resource? Trees, Wind, Solar, Uranium (Nuclear)

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Uranium (Nuclear)

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What is one disadvantage of coal?

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Coal produces air pollution.

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Examples of Nonrenewable energy sources: Coal, Petroleum, Uranium (Nuclear). Which one is NOT nonrenewable?

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Hydropower

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What is one disadvantage of renewable energy?

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Most sources are expensive to get started.

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How is geothermal energy harvested?

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The heat from the earth boils water to create steam.

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What is one disadvantage of using hydropower?

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Building dams can damage natural wildlife and water systems like lakes and rivers.

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What can you infer about fossil fuels from their name?

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They've been buried in the earth's crust for millions of years.

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Which of the following is a true statement about fossil fuels?

• Burning them creates air pollution
• There is an infinite supply of them within the earth's crust
• They are very difficult to refine into usable fuel
• They are not carbon-based

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Burning them creates air pollution

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Which of these is an example of biomass energy? Options: A coal-burning generator, A wood-burning stove, A gasoline-burning automobile, An automobile that operates on fuel cells

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A wood-burning stove