Renewable Energy

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What is renewable energy?

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Energy that comes from sources that can be replenished naturally, like sunlight, wind, and water.

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What is wind energy?

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Energy that is generated from the wind using wind turbines.

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What is solar energy?

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Energy that is harnessed from the sun's rays.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Energy that comes from heat stored beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is hydropower?

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Energy that is produced from moving water, usually from rivers or dams.

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What is biomass energy?

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Energy that is produced from organic materials, like plants and animal waste.

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What is a disadvantage of wind energy?

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It can be dangerous to birds.

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Which energy source is NOT renewable?

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Nuclear energy.

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What are the two main types of energy?

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Renewable and non-renewable.

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What is coal?

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A non-renewable energy source that is made from fossilized plants.