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.
2.
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What is a primary advantage of solar energy?
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Renewable and inexhaustible.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an estuary?
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An estuary is a coastal area where freshwater from rivers meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean.
4.
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What human activity is most responsible for ground-level ozone formation?
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Vehicle emissions.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is drip irrigation?
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Drip irrigation is a water-saving agricultural practice that delivers water directly to the roots of plants through a system of tubes and emitters.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is particulate matter?
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Particulate matter (PM) is a mixture of tiny solid particles and liquid droplets suspended in the air, which can harm human health and the environment.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a major source of particulate matter?
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Forest fires.
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