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