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4.2. Renewable and Nonrenewable
Resources
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Congratulations
to
Beth Sheckler
of Carbon County and Larry
Spencer of Venango County
for
submitting the correct answer!!
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Improved
technology allows engines such as those in cars, diesel
generators, and those in industrial operations to
be powered by the liquid fuel derived from corn.
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Bio-diesel
is produced when ethanol is combined with oil. Ethanol
is produced when corn undergoes fermentation.
Ethanol can then be combined with oil extracted
from other crops such as soybeans, rapeseed, animal
fats, or other biomass.
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Corn is an attractive
energy source because it is a renewable resource.
Currently, we rely on energy obtained from nonrenewable
resources, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.
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Are there
other sources of biomass that can be used
to generate energy?
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Additional
Links
Bioenergy
Information Network
Bioenergy
DOE
Renewable Energy Technologies
State
Energy Information
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For
Kids
Energy
Ant's Coloring Book
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