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Illustration showing a car driving on the road. The label reads, 'Biomass.' On rollover, the text reads, 'Biomass comes from corn and other plants that we turn into fuel, including ethanol or biodiesel to run our cars. We can also make fabric and carpet with biomass.' Illustration showing wind turbines in a field. The label reads, 'Wind.' On rollover, the illustration shows the wind turning the blades of the turbine. The text reads, 'Big machines called turbines have long blades that catch the wind and spin to create electricity.'
Illustration showing steam rising from a hole in the earth. The label reads, 'Geothermal.' On rollover, the illustration shows heat rising from underground to form steam that rises through a steam vent on the surface. The text reads, 'The earth creates heat and steam that we use to make electricity. Geothermal energy is underground and can be close to the surface or deep in the earth's core.' Illustration showing a house with solar panels on the roof. The label reads, 'Solar.' On rollover, the illustration shows the light from the sun hitting the solar panels. The text reads, 'Solar energy comes from the sun. Solar panels can make electricity or heat water, and the sun's heat can warm up your house!'
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