Flashcards on Key Environmental Issues and Solutions
Key Environmental Issues & Solutions for a Sustainable Future
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Renewable Energy
8 cards
Card 1
Question: What is the main purpose of renewable (green) energy sources?
Answer: To reduce dependency on fossil fuels and decrease environmental pollution and climate change by using energy sources that can be replenished naturally
Card 2
Question: Name five common renewable (green) sources of energy.
Answer: Solar power, wind power, hydropower, geothermal energy, and biomass energy.
Card 3
Question: How is solar power generated?
Answer: By harnessing the sun's energy using solar panels.
Card 4
Question: How does wind power produce electricity?
Answer: By using wind turbines to convert wind energy into electricity.
Card 5
Question: What is hydropower and how is it typically produced?
Answer: Energy generated by flowing water, typically produced through dams.
Card 6
Question: What is geothermal energy?
Answer: Energy that uses heat from the Earth's core to produce electricity and heat.
Card 7
Question: What is biomass energy?
Answer: Energy produced by converting organic materials, such as plant and animal waste, into energy.
Card 8
Question: What are two environmental benefits of using renewable energy sources?
Answer: They produce little to no pollution and can be naturally replenished, helping in the fight against climate change.