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What is petroleum mainly used for in the United States?

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Gasoline for cars.

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that are never going to run out.

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What type of power plant uses uranium atoms to create heat?

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Nuclear power plant.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

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Natural gas.

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What is the primary characteristic of non-renewable resources?

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They can be depleted and are not replenished on a human timescale.

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Give two examples of renewable resources.

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Solar energy and wind energy.

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What is the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels?

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It releases greenhouse gases and contributes to climate change.

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable resources cannot.

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What is a common use of coal?

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Electricity generation.