Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Resources

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What is renewable energy?

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Renewable energy comes from sources that can be replenished naturally, such as sunlight, wind, and water.

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What is nonrenewable energy?

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Nonrenewable energy comes from sources that cannot be replaced after they are used, such as oil, coal, and natural gas.

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What is an advantage of renewable energy?

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Renewable energy sources are sustainable and have a lower environmental impact compared to nonrenewable sources.

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What is a disadvantage of nonrenewable energy?

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Nonrenewable energy sources can lead to pollution and contribute to climate change.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy harnessed from the sun using solar panels.

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What is wind energy?

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Wind energy is generated by converting the kinetic energy of wind into electricity using wind turbines.

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What is hydroelectric power?

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Hydroelectric power is electricity generated by using the flow of water, typically from rivers or dams.

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What is the impact of building dams on rivers?

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Building dams can disrupt local ecosystems and harm the river environment.

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Why is oil considered a nonrenewable resource?

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Oil is considered nonrenewable because it takes millions of years to form and cannot be replaced quickly.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Geothermal energy is heat energy generated and stored in the Earth, often used for heating and electricity.