Renewable & Nonrenewable Energy

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What is fracking?

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Fracking (aka hydraulic fracturing) is the pumping of liquids under high pressure into a well to fracture the rock, which allows natural gas to escape from the rock.

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True or False: Nuclear fission is when atoms (i.e., uranium) are split apart, which releases energy.

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True

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Which is not a form of energy?

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Water is not a form of energy.

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What are the two types of energy?

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Potential and kinetic energy.

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How can we produce energy by turning a turbine?

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The turbine converts potential and kinetic energy into mechanical energy, which is then converted into electrical energy by a generator that is connected to it.

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What is renewable energy?

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Renewable energy comes from sources that are naturally replenished, such as solar, wind, and hydro power.

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What is nonrenewable energy?

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Nonrenewable energy comes from sources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) and nuclear energy.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy harnessed from the sun's rays, which can be converted into electricity or heat.

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What is wind energy?

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Wind energy is the energy obtained from the movement of air, which can be converted into electricity using wind turbines.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Geothermal energy is heat energy generated and stored in the Earth, which can be used for heating and electricity generation.