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Which renewable energy source is mentioned as generally more sustainable than fossil fuel sources?
Which renewable energy source is mentioned as generally more sustainable than fossil fuel sources?
Which of the following best describes sustainable energy?
Which of the following best describes sustainable energy?
What is a controversial aspect of nuclear power's sustainability?
What is a controversial aspect of nuclear power's sustainability?
What technology can be built into power plants to remove their carbon dioxide emissions?
What technology can be built into power plants to remove their carbon dioxide emissions?
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What environmental benefit does switching from coal to natural gas provide?
What environmental benefit does switching from coal to natural gas provide?
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What is the term for the passing on of traits from parents to their offspring?
What is the term for the passing on of traits from parents to their offspring?
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Which example best represents an inherited trait?
Which example best represents an inherited trait?
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What is the complete set of genes within an organism's genome called?
What is the complete set of genes within an organism's genome called?
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What molecule encodes genetic information and is known to pass heritable traits from one generation to the next?
What molecule encodes genetic information and is known to pass heritable traits from one generation to the next?
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What causes species to evolve by natural selection?
What causes species to evolve by natural selection?
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Study Notes
Renewable Energy and Sustainability
- Solar energy is mentioned as a generally more sustainable option than fossil fuel sources.
- Sustainable energy is described as energy that is replenished at the same rate it is used, and is a key component of a sustainable future.
Nuclear Power and Sustainability
- A controversial aspect of nuclear power's sustainability is the disposal of radioactive waste.
Carbon Emissions Reduction
- Carbon capture technology can be built into power plants to remove their carbon dioxide emissions.
Environmental Benefits of Natural Gas
- Switching from coal to natural gas provides the environmental benefit of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Genetics and Inheritance
- Heredity is the term for the passing on of traits from parents to their offspring.
- The example of blue eyes best represents an inherited trait.
- The complete set of genes within an organism's genome is called the genome.
- DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) is the molecule that encodes genetic information and is known to pass heritable traits from one generation to the next.
- The struggle for existence and the resulting variation in reproductive success cause species to evolve by natural selection.
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Test your knowledge about sustainable energy and its environmental, social, and economic considerations. Learn about renewable energy sources and their sustainability in comparison to fossil fuel sources.
