Solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources plus basic environmental science facts for general interest learners.
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- What is solar energy?
- Energy from sunlight converted into usable heat or electricity
- What does photovoltaic mean?
- Technology that converts light directly into electricity
- What is a solar thermal system?
- Uses sunlight to heat water or air for buildings
- What is an advantage of wind energy?
- Produces electricity with no fuel consumption and no emissions
- What factors affect a wind turbine's output?
- Wind speed and the design of its blades
- What is hydroelectric power?
- Electricity generated by flowing or falling water
- What is geothermal energy?
- Heat energy from within the Earth used for power or heating
- What is biomass energy?
- Energy from burning organic matter like wood, crops, or waste
- What is tidal energy?
- Electricity generated from the movement of ocean tides
- What is wave energy?
- Power extracted from the motion of ocean surface waves
- What is the greenhouse effect?
- Gases in the atmosphere trap heat from the sun, warming the planet
- What is carbon dioxide's role in the atmosphere?
- A major greenhouse gas that traps heat and contributes to climate change
- Where does atmospheric methane come from?
- Livestock digestion, decomposition of organic matter, and wetlands
- What causes acid rain?
- Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides from burning fossil fuels
- What damages the ozone layer?
- Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) used in refrigerants and aerosols