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science semester exam 4 Flashcards

1
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the study of nature

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science

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the study of matter and energyphysical science

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physical science

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3
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anything that has mass and takes up space

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matter

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4
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the ability to do work or cause change

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energy

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5
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the amount of matter in an object

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mass

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6
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the transfer of energy in which a force is put on an object moves in the direction of the force

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work

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7
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Scientific Methoda set of steps used to solve a problem

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Scientific Method

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8
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Hypothesisan educated guess made from previous observations and knowledge

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Hypothesis

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9
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the amount of space an object takes up

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Volume

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10
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any factor that can change in the results of an experiment

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variable

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11
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technologythe application of science to help people

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technology

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12
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an explanation of an event based on observations and experiment

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theory

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13
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a statement that tells what happens in an event

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law

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14
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temperaturethe measure of kinetic energy of the atoms in an object

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temperature

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15
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the mass per unit volume of a material

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density

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16
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something created to represent an idea

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model

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17
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a visual display of information used to explain an idea or concept

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graph

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18
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the distance an object travels over a period of time

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speed

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19
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the distance and object travels over time and the objects direction

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velocity

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20
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accelerationthe change of velocity of an object over time

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acceleration

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21
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the acceleration of a falling object due to gravity in a vacuum

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g

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22
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a property of an object based on the objects mass and velocity

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momentum

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23
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any object thrown/shot through the air

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projectile

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24
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a force between any objects dependent on the mass of the objects. also defined as a downward force on all objects

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gravity

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25
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a push or pull on an object

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force

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26
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is equal in force but opposite directions

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balanced forces

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27
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a force that is greater in one direction

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unbalanced forces

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28
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the sum of all forces acting on an object

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net force

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29
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the force that opposes the motion between two surfaces in contact

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friction

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30
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the resistance of an object to any change in its motion ( frequently talked about with Newtons 1st law of motion)

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inertia

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31
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when an object falls free from air resistance

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free fall

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32
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the measurement of gravitational force on an objects mass

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weight

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33
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a force from the center that makes an object move in a curved or circular path

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centripetal force

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34
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a device used to make work easier

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machine

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35
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the rate at which work is done

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power

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36
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a measure of how much work put into a machine is changed into useful work output by the machine

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efficiency

37
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a theoretical machine in which the amount of work put into a machine is equal to the amount of work you get out of the machine

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ideal machine

38
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a machines ability to make work easier by making output force greater than input force

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mechanical advantage

39
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the energy of an object due to the objects motion

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kinetic energy

40
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the energy of an object at rest or energy stored by an object

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potential energy

41
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a unit that measures the energy in food

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calorie

42
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the total energy of an object, including both kinetic (temperature) and potential(mass)

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thermal energy

43
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the production or energy from the collisions between the nuclei or atoms

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nuclear fusion

44
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the production or energy from the splitting of uranium or atoms

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nuclear fission

45
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energy sources within the earth formed from the decay of plants and animals from millions of years ago

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fossil fuels

46
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energy resources that can be produced as quickly as they are used

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renewable energy resource

47
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energy resources that are used up quicker than they can be made

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non-renewable energy resources

48
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devices that convert light energy to electricity

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photovoltaic cells

49
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formula for speed

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s= d/t

50
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formula for acceleration

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a= change in velocity / time

51
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formula for momentum

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p= w x t

52
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formula for force

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f=m x a

53
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formula for weight

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w= m x g

54
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formula for power

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P= w / t

55
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formula for work

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W= f x d

56
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formula for efficiency

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Wout / Win x 100

57
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formula for mechanical advantage

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ma= Fout / Fin

58
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SI unit measure of length

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meter

59
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SI unit measure of mass

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gram

60
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SI unit measure of volume

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kiloliters

61
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SI unit measure of density

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Kg/m³

62
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SI unit measure of time

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second/ minute

63
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SI unit measure of temperatue

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kelvin

64
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SI unit measure of speed

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m/s

65
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SI unit measure of acceleration

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m/s² + direction

66
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SI unit measure of force

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Newton

67
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SI unit measure of weight

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Newton

68
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SI unit measure of work

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joules

69
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SI unit measure of energy

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joules

70
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SI unit measure of power

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watts

71
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law of conservation of energy

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energy can neither be created nor destroyed - only converted from one form of energy to another

72
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1 inch = ____ cm

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2.54 centimeters

73
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1 meter = ____ yds

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1.09 yards

74
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1 mile = ___ km

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1.61 kilometers

75
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1 oz = ___ g

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28.35 grams

76
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1 kilogram = ___ lbs

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2.2 pounds

77
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1 liter = ___ qts

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1.06 quarts

78
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1 gallon = ____ liters

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3.78 liters

79
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Newtons 1st law

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An object at rest remains at rest, and an object in motion remains in motion at constant speed and in a straight line unless acted on by an unbalanced force

80
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Newtons 2nd law

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F= m x a

81
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Newtons 3rd law

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for every action (force) in nature there is an equal and opposite reaction

82
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how efficient are photovoltaic cells

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15-20 %

83
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how efficient is hydroelectric power

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70%

84
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how efficient are wind turbines

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30-45%

85
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how efficient is geothermal energy

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12-20%

86
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how efficient is biomass

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20%

87
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5 types of renewable energy resources

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solar, hydroelectricity, wind, geothermal, biomass

88
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what % of energy of the US is using solar

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3%

89
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what % of energy of the US is using hydroelectric

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7.4%

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