HUMAN BIOLOGY (LOOSELEAF)
16th Edition
ISBN: 9781260482690
Author: Mader
Publisher: MCG
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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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HUMAN BIOLOGY (LOOSELEAF)
Ch. 25.1 - Define the terms exponential growth and carrying...Ch. 25.1 - Prob. 2LOCh. 25.1 - Compare and contrast the difference between...Ch. 25.1 - Calculate the annual growth rate of a population...Ch. 25.1 - Compare the characteristics of an MDC with those...Ch. 25.1 - Prob. 3CYPCh. 25.2 - Prob. 1LOCh. 25.2 - Prob. 2LOCh. 25.2 - Prob. 3LOCh. 25.2 - List the five main classes of resources.
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