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What is the primary source of energy for most energy resources on Earth?
the Earth's core
the Moon
the Sun
fossil fuels
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Which of the following energy resources is formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals over millions of years?
solar energy
fossil fuels
wind energy
biomass
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Which process enables plants to capture the Sun's energy and store it in chemical form?
photosynthesis
combustion
fermentation
respiration
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Which of the following energy resources is an example of a renewable resource?
coal
wind energy
oil
natural gas
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What causes the winds that are harnessed by wind turbines to generate electricity?
atmospheric heating by the Sun
the gravitational pull of the Moon
the Earth's magnetic field
the Earth's rotation
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Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable energy resource?
oil
biomass
solar energy
wave energy
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Which of the following energy resources is not directly derived from the Sun's energy?
fossil fuels
geothermal energy
wave energy
wind energy
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What is the primary form of energy radiated by the Sun?
gravitational potential energy
kinetic energy
electromagnetic radiation
chemical energy
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Which of the following is true about non-renewable energy resources?
they have finite supplies
they are more environmentally friendly than renewable resources
they have infinite supplies
they are replenished naturally
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Over millions of years, dead plant matter became coal, oil, and .
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What is the term for energy resources that are replenished naturally, such as biomass, wind, wave, and solar?
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Explain why using renewable energy resources is essential for long-term energy sustainability.
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