Nonrenewable Resources

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What are two examples of nonrenewable resources?

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Coal and Oil

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Is nuclear power renewable or non-renewable?

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Non-renewable

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What is used to turn turbines in nuclear energy production?

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Steam

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What conditions are necessary for the formation of coal?

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Heat, pressure, and time

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What process do fossil fuels undergo to generate electricity?

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They are burned.

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Define nonrenewable resources.

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Resources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels and nuclear energy.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, including coal, oil, and natural gas.

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How does coal form over time?

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Through the accumulation of plant material, which is subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years.

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What is the primary environmental concern associated with burning fossil fuels?

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The release of greenhouse gases, which contribute to climate change.

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What is the role of heat and pressure in the formation of fossil fuels?

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They transform organic material into coal, oil, or natural gas over geological time.