1.2 - Renewable Energy Resources
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Practice Questions
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What is solar energy?
💡 Hint: Think about how we use sunlight to produce electricity.
Name a type of renewable energy.
💡 Hint: Consider which types of energy depend on natural processes.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary source of wind energy?
💡 Hint: Think about what moves air.
True or False: Hydropower can disrupt local ecosystems.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of dam construction.
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Challenge Problems
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Using current renewable technologies, develop a proposal for your community to transition completely to renewable energy. What resources and technologies would you include?
💡 Hint: Think globally, act locally! Look at successful models around the world.
Analyze the potential trade-offs between adopting hydropower versus wind energy in your region's energy strategy. What factors will impact your decision?
💡 Hint: Consider the geography and ecology of your region.
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