Geothermal energy — definition?
Heat from Earth's interior used for electricity.
Environmental impact of geothermal — key concern?
Habitat destruction and toxic element pollution.
BioFuel production — raw materials?
Plant waste, animal waste, recycled food waste.
Biofuels — environmental effect?
Releases pollutants like CO2 during combustion.
Nuclear energy — source?
Energy from atomic nuclei via nuclear reactions.
Geothermal power plant — function?
Converts Earth's heat into electricity using steam.
Toxic elements — management?
Careful handling prevents environmental contamination.
Biofuel — example?
Ethanol from sugarcane or corn.
Carbon cycle in biofuels — process?
CO2 reabsorbed by plants after combustion.
Nuclear reactor — role?
Controls nuclear reactions for steady heat production.
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1. What does 'habitat destruction' refer to in the context of geothermal energy's environmental impact?
2. What does the combustion of biofuels primarily release that affects the environment?
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