Energy Resources

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Physics

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Fossil Fuels

Fossil fuels are burned to release chemical energy.

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Biofuels

Biofuels come from plants and animals and can be burned to release energy.

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Water Energy

Water can store Potential energy (like in dams or waves) and this energy can be used to generate electricity.

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Geothermal Energy

Geothermal energy comes from heat inside the Earth.

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Nuclear energy

Nuclear power uses special materials (like uranium) that release a lot of energy when they are split (called fission).

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Solar Cells (panels)

Solar cells convert sunlight directly into electricity.

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Solar Thermal Energy

Solar panels can also be used to heat water using sunlight.

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Wind Energy

Wind energy is created by the movement of air caused by the Sun heating the Earth.

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