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Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?
solar power
coal
oil
gas
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What is the major disadvantage of using non-renewable fossil fuels?
they are expensive
they will eventually run out
they are not easy to use
they are not efficient
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What is the main advantage of using renewable energy?
they are not efficient
they are unlimited
they are not easy to use
they are expensive
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Which renewable energy source works only when it's sunny?
solar power
wind power
biofuels
hydro power
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What is the first step in generating electricity using wind power?
the kinetic energy is transferred to electrical energy
the chemical energy is converted to thermal energy
wind turns the blades of a turbine
thermal energy is used to heat water into steam
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What is the first step in generating electricity using solar power?
the chemical energy is converted to thermal energy
thermal energy is used to heat water into steam
sunlight is converted into electricity by photovoltaic panels
the kinetic energy is transferred to electrical energy
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fuels like coal and oil are made from ancient dead organisms.
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What is the term for energy sources which replenish naturally?
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List two advantages of using renewable energy.
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