I WONDER - What Is Renewable Energy?

Renewable energy is derived from sources that are inexhaustible, unlike fossil fuels which are finite and harmful to the environment. Renewable energy is environmentally friendly and includes types such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal energy. Solar energy harnesses the sun's heat and light, wind energy uses wind to turn turbines, hydroelectric energy utilizes water and tides, and geothermal energy employs steam from underground hot water to generate electricity.

What is renewable energy and how does it differ from fossil fuels?

List the seven types of renewable energy mentioned in the text.

Explain how solar energy is created.

Describe the process of generating electricity using wind energy.

What is geothermal energy and how is it utilized?