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What is the primary source of energy for solar power? The Sun Which renewable energy source is most commonly used worldwide? Hydropower What is a major advantage of wind energy? It produces no greenhouse gas emissions Which of the following is a disadvantage of solar power? It depends on sun...

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What is the primary source of energy for solar power?
The Sun

Which renewable energy source is most commonly used worldwide?
Hydropower

What is a major advantage of wind energy?
It produces no greenhouse gas emissions

Which of the following is a disadvantage of solar power?
It depends on sunlight availability

Which renewable energy source uses the Earth's internal heat?
Geothermal energy

Which of these energy sources is NOT renewable?
Natural gas

What is the main drawback of hydroelectric power?
It can disrupt local ecosystems and aquatic life

Which of the following is a benefit of biomass energy?
It can use organic waste materials

What technology is used to convert sunlight directly into electricity?
Photovoltaic (PV) cells

Which country is the largest producer of wind energy?
China

What is the purpose of a wind turbine?
To convert kinetic energy from wind into electrical energy

, Which of the following does not produce carbon dioxide when generating
energy?
Hydroelectric power

What is one of the main challenges of tidal energy?
High cost and limited suitable locations

Which renewable energy source is derived from plant and animal materials?
Biomass

Why is geothermal energy considered renewable?
The Earth's heat is continuously replenished

Which factor affects the efficiency of solar panels?
Angle and intensity of sunlight

What is a significant advantage of ocean wave energy?
It is a consistent and predictable energy source

How do biofuels differ from fossil fuels?
Biofuels are derived from living organisms and can be replenished

What is the main component of biogas?
Methane

Which energy source relies on temperature differences in ocean water?
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)

What is one reason why hydrogen is considered a clean fuel?
It only produces water as a byproduct when used in fuel cells

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renewable energy?



Geothermal

Energy source that uses the heat below the Earth's surface to produce steam to
spin a turbine. (Renewable)

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