G7 T7 L2: Renewable Energy Resources

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What is the primary source of most renewable energy?

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The Sun.

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What type of power is produced by flowing water?

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Hydroelectric power.

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What is a cost associated with solar panels?

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Expensive: inconsistent availability of sunlight.

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Why are some energy resources called 'renewable'?

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Because they are unlimited and can be replaced by nature.

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How does the sun influence wind turbines?

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By causing temperature differences that move air.

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What is renewable energy?

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Energy that is collected from resources that are naturally replenished, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat.

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Name a type of renewable energy that uses the sun's heat.

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Solar energy.

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What is wind energy?

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Energy generated from the movement of air, typically harnessed by wind turbines.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Energy derived from the heat stored beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is biomass energy?

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Energy produced from organic materials, such as plant and animal waste.

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