HUMAN BIOLOGY (LOOSELEAF)
HUMAN BIOLOGY (LOOSELEAF)
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ISBN: 9781260482690
Author: Mader
Publisher: MCG
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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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