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Solar Energy. Science Chris and tina B-block. What is solar energy?. Energy from the sun. What are the different ways use this energy?. Solar energy provides heat for photosynthesis for the plant to survive. Used to heat water in our homes, buildings, and swimming pools. .
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Solar Energy Science Chris and tina B-block
What is solar energy? • Energy from the sun
What are the different ways use this energy? • Solar energy provides heat for photosynthesis for the plant to survive. • Used to heat water in our homes, buildings, and swimming pools.
What are some advantages of using this form of energy? • Is not harmful to the earth. • It is renewable energy. • It does not cost anything.
What are some disadvantages? • There are veryfew disadvantages to using solar energy. • There are some toxic materials and chemicals. • Solar energy is not always available to us because it depends on the weather.
Where does most electricity in the U.S. come from? PETROLEUM
What are some ways to conserve energy? • Turning lights off • Recycling aluminum cans