TEKS 6.7A Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Resources

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What is Hydro Power?

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Hydro Power is a renewable energy resource that uses the energy of flowing water to generate electricity.

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What are two examples of Renewable energy?

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Solar Panels and Hydroelectric power.

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What is a Renewable Energy Resource?

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A Renewable Energy Resource is an energy source that will not run out in the next several hundred years.

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What is a Nonrenewable Energy Resource?

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A Nonrenewable Energy Resource is an energy source that can be depleted and will not be replenished in a short time, such as coal and oil.

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What is a disadvantage of solar energy?

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A disadvantage of solar energy is that the clouds can block the sunlight and it is not available at night.

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Name two examples of Nonrenewable resources.

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Coal and Oil.

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What is Wind Energy?

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Wind Energy is a renewable energy resource that uses wind to generate electricity through wind turbines.

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What is Biomass?

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Biomass is a renewable energy resource made from organic materials, such as plants and animal waste.

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What is Geothermal Energy?

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Geothermal Energy is a renewable energy resource that uses heat from the Earth’s interior to generate electricity.

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What is the main difference between Renewable and Nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time, while Nonrenewable resources cannot be replaced once they are used.