Renewable Energy

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solar energy

sunlight that is converted into usable renewable energy

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hydroelectric energy

renewable energy obtained from the movement of flowing water

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geothermal energy

renewable energy derived from the heat in the interior of the earth

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wind energy

renewable energy captured by transforming the motion of air into electrical energy using a turbine

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biomass energy

energy created through the burning of biological materials, such as wood

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tidal energy

renewable energy produced by the rise and fall of ocean levels; used to generate electricity

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energy conservation

the practice of finding ways to use less energy or to use energy more efficiently

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efficiency

the percentage of energy that is actually used to perform work

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insulation

building material that blocks heat transfer between air inside and the air outside

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renewable energy

a resource that has a theoretically unlimited supply and is not depleted when used by humans.

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nonrenewable energy

a source of energy that has a finite supply capable of being exhausted.

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fossil fuels

coal, oil, natural gas, and other fuels that are ancient remains of plants and animals.

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