Energy Resources

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What is a renewable energy resource?

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A renewable energy resource is an energy source that can be replenished naturally over time and will not run out in the next several hundred years, such as solar, wind, and hydro energy.

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What is a nonrenewable energy resource?

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A nonrenewable energy resource is an energy source that cannot be replenished in a short period of time and will eventually run out, such as fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is solar power?

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Solar power is energy obtained from the sun's rays, which can be converted into electricity or heat. It is a renewable energy resource.

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How are fossil fuels used to create electricity?

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Fossil fuels are burned to produce heat, which is then used to generate electricity.

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What is the significance of abundant plant life in the formation of coal?

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Abundant plant life is crucial for coal formation because it provides the organic material that, under high pressure and temperature over millions of years, transforms into coal.

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What are examples of renewable energy resources?

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Examples of renewable energy resources include solar energy, wind energy, hydroelectric energy, geothermal energy, and biomass.

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What are examples of nonrenewable energy resources?

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Examples of nonrenewable energy resources include coal, oil, natural gas, and nuclear energy.

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What is the process of burning fossil fuels?

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Burning fossil fuels involves combustion, where the fuel reacts with oxygen to release energy in the form of heat, producing carbon dioxide and other byproducts.

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Why is solar energy considered a clean energy source?

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Solar energy is considered a clean energy source because it does not produce air pollutants or greenhouse gases during its generation.

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What is the impact of using nonrenewable energy resources on the environment?

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Using nonrenewable energy resources can lead to environmental issues such as air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and habitat destruction.