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Renewable and nonrenewable energy sources

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Name 3 problems that come from using nonrenewable energy sources.

pollution, global warming, habitat destruction, and loss of biodiversity

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______________ energy sources are unlimited.

Renewable

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Name three major sources of renewable energy.

sunlight, wind, and water

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What is a disadvantage of using solar energy?

They are only practical in sunny climates

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Name one advantage and one disadvantage of using wind energy.

It is a clean and renewable energy, but it can damage habitats and bird populations.

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This is a _____________.

wind turbine

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Name one disadvantage of using water energy.

habitat destruction, loss of biodiversity

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This is a ___________.

dam

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_____________ is organic material, such as wood and food waste.

biomass

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What do we do with biomass to generate energy?

We burn it! (to boil water)

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Name two natural things that are created by geothermal energy.

Volcanoes and hot springs

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What is a disadvantage of using geothermal energy?

We can only use it in areas with volcanic activity

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It is almost impossible to replace ________________ energy sources.

nonrenewable

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Name three types of fossil fuels.

coal, crude oil, and natural gas

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What is a disadvantage of burning coal?

It creates air pollution.

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Name one advantage and one disadvantage of using crude oil.

It is easy to transport by boat, but oil spills damage the environment and sea animals.

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