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| What is renewable energy? list 3 examples |
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Definition
a natural, non polluting energy source with an unlimited supply
1. Geothermal- uses heat from inside the earth
2. Solar- sun
3. wind- windmills |
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| what is nonrenewable energy? give 3 examples |
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Definition
an energy source with a limited supply that does not replenish itself
1. oil
2. natural gas
3. coal |
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Term
| what is potential energy? give an example |
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Definition
| energy stored by an object based on its position Ex:a roller coaster sitting at the top of a hill |
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Definition
an object based on its motion
Ex: a roller coaster speeding down the hill |
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