Renewable vs Nonrenewable Resources Flashcard

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What is solar energy?

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Energy derived from the sun's radiation.

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How is solar energy converted into electricity?

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Using photovoltaic cells to capture sunlight and convert it into electricity.

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How is natural gas formed?

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From the remains of ancient plants and animals exposed to heat and pressure.

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What is natural gas?

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A fossil fuel formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, primarily composed of methane.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Natural fuels formed from the remains of living organisms over millions of years.

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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, and water.

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What is nonrenewable energy?

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Energy that comes from sources that will run out or will not be replenished in our lifetimes, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Solar energy.

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Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

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Coal.

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What is the main component of natural gas?

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Methane.