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Chemical bonds-
The forces that join atoms together |
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Hydroelectric energy-
Electricity generated from the force of moving water |
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Tidal energy-
A form of hydroelectric energy that produces electricity from the rising and falling of tides |
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Biomass-
Organic matter, such as wood, that is living or was recently alive |
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Nuclear energy-
The energy released when the nucleus of an atom that is split apart |
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Geothermal energy-
Heat from inside the Earth |
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Solar energy-
The energy of sunlight |
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Fusion energy-
The energy released when the nuclei of two atoms are forced together to form a larger nucleus |
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