Energy Sources

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What are some effective recommendations a community can make to conserve energy resources?

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Carpool, bicycle, or walk whenever possible.

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What percentage of the total energy used in the United States in 2009 came from fossil fuels?

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83%.

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Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable resources?

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They take millions of years to form.

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What are the three main fossil fuels?

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Coal, Oil, Natural Gas.

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Which fossil fuel releases the least amount of air pollution?

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Natural gas.

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Define renewable energy sources.

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Energy sources that can be replenished naturally in a short period of time, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.

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What is the primary environmental concern associated with fossil fuel consumption?

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Air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

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How does natural gas compare to coal and oil in terms of carbon emissions?

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Natural gas produces fewer carbon emissions than coal and oil.

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What is the process of extracting fossil fuels from the earth called?

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Extraction or drilling.

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What are some examples of renewable energy technologies?

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Solar panels, wind turbines, and hydroelectric dams.