Nonrenewable Energy Sources

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What is the energy of electric charges called?

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Electrical energy

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Which fossil fuel contains a high methane content and is found above other fossil fuel deposits?

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Natural gas

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What is an example of renewable energy?

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Solar energy

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What type of energy is stored in the nucleus of an atom?

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Nuclear energy

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Why is oil considered a nonrenewable resource?

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It is formed from marine organisms and cannot be replenished quickly.

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What are nonrenewable energy sources?

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Energy sources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels.

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What is coal primarily composed of?

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Carbon, along with various other elements.

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How is natural gas formed?

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From the remains of marine organisms subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years.

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What is the main environmental concern associated with burning fossil fuels?

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It releases greenhouse gases, contributing to climate change.

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable energy sources?

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Renewable sources can be replenished naturally in a short time, while nonrenewable sources take millions of years to form.