Generating Electricity and Wind

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What is the main advantage of Nuclear Power Plants?

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Reduced CO2 emissions.

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What is the primary source of energy in the United States?

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Fossil Fuels.

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Define a renewable resource.

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A resource that can regenerate or be replenished by natural cycles.

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What are the three main fossil fuels?

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Coal, Oil, Natural Gas.

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Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

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Wind.

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What is the definition of non-renewable energy?

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Energy sources that exist in finite amounts and cannot be replenished in a short time.

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Give an example of a renewable energy source.

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Solar energy.

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What is the process of generating electricity using wind called?

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Wind energy generation.

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What is the environmental impact of fossil fuels?

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They contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.

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What is biomass energy?

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Energy produced from organic materials, such as plant and animal waste.