Energy and Renewable Resources Flashcard

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What is petroleum?

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A fossil fuel that is processed into oil products.

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What is a downside of solar energy?

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Requires consistent light to generate energy.

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True or False: Fossil fuels are created through pressurized and heated plant and animal fossils and take millions of years to produce.

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True

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Which of the following is not an advantage of solar power?

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Costly installation.

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What is biomass?

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Energy created from organic matter.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources.

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What is solar energy?

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Energy harnessed from the sun's rays.

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What is the main environmental concern with fossil fuels?

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They produce harmful emissions when burned.

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What is wind energy?

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Energy generated from the movement of air using turbines.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Energy derived from the heat stored beneath the Earth's surface.