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How many homes could one turbine generate enough energy to power?
940
Energy that is produced by the sun.
Solar power energy
Which one will run out eventually: renewable or non-renewable?
Non-renewable
What is the main thing that using non-renewable resources is doing to the environment?
It is a large contributor to global warming
Which country uses almost 100% of renewable energy to produce its energy?
Iceland
When was the first usage of hydroelectric power?
In 1882
Energy is created by the usage of windmills.
Wind energy
Do renewable sources negatively impact the environment?
No, they have many positive effects on the environment
What is going into the air that is contributing to global warming?
Greenhouse gas emissions
Where is the world's largest solar power plant located?
China
How many American homes have solar panels as of 2024?
4.2 million
Energy created by the kinetic energy of flowing water.
Hydroelectic energy
Will oil, gas, and coal run out eventually?
Yes, they are non-renewable sources
What will be the overall effect of global warming?
It will affect the balance of our entire ecosystem
Which source of renewable energy is the biggest in Australia?
Solar energy
In 2021, how much (%) of global electricity was generated by renewable energy sources?
38%
Energy powered by the heat within the earth.
Geothermal energy
What do non-renewable sources do to the environment?
Destroys oceans and pollutes the air
What will happen if we continue to let the greenhouse gas emissions go into the air?
The earth will continue to warm, causing ice sheets to melt, oceans to warm, and extreme weather conditions.
What can store solar energy?
Molten salt
How much (%) of global warming emissions come from non-renewable energy?
29%
Energy generated from plant and animal waste.
Bioenergy
What do renewable sources not put into the air?
Carbon emissions
What two things will happen to the ecosystem once it starts to become unbalanced?
It will lose its biodiversity and deteriorate the natural planet
Which form of renewable energy is the world's largest?
Hydropower energy