HUMAN BIOLOGY
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Chapter 25.2, Problem 3CYP
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The reasons behind the use of renewable energy sources to be better for humans than the non-renewable energy sources.
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Renewable energy sources: It is the source of energy which restored constantly itself by different natural processes. Example: Hydropower, wind, solar power, geothermal energy, biomass.
Nonrenewable energy sources: source of energy which cannot be replaced by natural means quickly enough to meet its consumption. Example: fossil fuels (coal, natural gas).
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