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Which of the following is a renewable source of energy? coal, fossil fuel, natural gas, sunlight

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sunlight

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Which of the following is a nonrenewable energy source? coal, hydroelectric, solar, wind

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coal

Front

Which best defines a renewable resource?

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A resource that can be replenished.

Front

Which of the following best describes the removal of large expanses of forest for agriculture, or other uses? selective cutting, deforestation, strip cutting, sustainable harvesting

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deforestation

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According to the graph, which location would have the MOST efficient solar-powered electrical plant? Options: Africa, Antarctica, China, Florida

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Africa

Front

What type of energy do the turbines use?

Back

wind

Front

How often can this type of energy be transferred?

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forever, because wind never runs out

Front

When humans burn fossil fuels, they use stored energy from the remains of ancient plants and animals. Why are these energy resources considered nonrenewable?

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Fossil fuels can only be replaced over millions of years.

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Which of the following is a sustainable alternative energy source to fossil fuel? oil, petroleum, moving water, burning coal

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moving water

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Which of the following is a clean (non-polluting) source of energy? coal, oil, natural gas, hydroelectric power

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hydroelectric power