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What energy conversion process occurs in a wind turbine to generate electricity?
Why is biomass considered a renewable energy source despite releasing carbon emissions?
What type of energy is stored behind a dam in a hydroelectric power station?
Which statement about corn starch polymers is true?
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In which type of power station is water used to turn a turbine connected to a generator to produce electricity?
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Which energy source is known to be a finite resource that cannot be replaced once it runs out?
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What is a major environmental drawback associated with burning fossil fuels?
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Which energy source is characterized by the production of radioactive waste that remains dangerous for millions of years?
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What is a key challenge of nuclear power in terms of machinery location?
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Which energy source is described as 'predictable and consistent'?
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What is a characteristic of biofuels that makes them environmentally friendly?
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Which type of energy comes from the planet's non-finite resources?
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What is the main disadvantage of wind power?
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Which technology would be considered as having a negative impact according to the provided text?
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What is a common feature of products designed with the consideration of the 6R's?
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Which energy generation method relies on fossil fuels according to the text?
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What is a characteristic of batteries that are hard to dispose of?
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