L4 - What Is Energy? Flashcards

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What is energy?

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Energy is what we use for power, electricity, heat etc

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What is renewable energy?

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Renewable energy is energy that can be used again and again

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What is non-renewable energy?

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Non-renewable energy is energy that can only be used once

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What are some examples of renewable energy?

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  • Wind
  • Tidal
  • Hydroelectric Power (HEP)
  • Solar
  • Wave
  • Geothermal
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What are some examples of non-renewable energy?

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  • Coal
  • Natural Gas
  • Oil
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What are some examples of energy between renewable and non-renewable?

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  • Biofuel & Biomass (from living things)
  • Nuclear (from energy within atoms)
  • Wood
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