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Paper 3 structured question: Energy resources

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Energy conversion processes

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Energy Conversion

Different energy sources can be converted into useful energy. For example, fossil fuels release chemical energy, while wind energy is converted using turbines.

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    Explain how wind energy is converted into electrical energy.

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Paper 3 structured question: Energy resources

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Energy Sources

Various energy sources can be used to generate electricity and heat. These include fossil fuels, biofuels, hydroelectric power, geothermal energy, nuclear energy, solar energy, and wind energy.

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    State one method of generating electricity from solar energy.

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