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  • True or False: energy from moving water can be converted into electricity
    True
  • Which extremely flammable gas is most commonly burned for fuel in a home?
    Natural gas (methane) is used for heating, cooking, and general electricity
  • Why are fossil fuels nonrenewable?
    we are using fossil fuels faster than they are being made
  • What does ethanol come from and why is it renewable?
    Ethanol comes from corn; it can be converted quickly to make fuel
  • What is a type of fuel that is a solid?
    Coal
  • How can an electric car run without fossil fuels?
    The car can use green energy (ex. from wind) that can be stored in a battery for the car to use.
  • True or False: a car engine must have fossil fuels to work.
    False
  • List three types of renewable energy sources.
    wind, water, sunlight, geothermal energy
  • List three types of fossil fuels.
    coal, oil, natural gas
  • What are TWO reasons algae is a good renewable fuel source.
    It can grow again and again; it grows quickly; the oil is makes is high-energy
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