Renewable and nonrenewable resources

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What is a positive aspect of using geothermal energy?

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It is cheap.

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What type of energy is made from using water?

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Hydroelectric.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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What type of material is used in biomass energy?

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All of the answers.

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Coal, petroleum, and gas are all considered_____ resources.

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Nonrenewable.

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What is a renewable resource?

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Replaceable by natural means in a short amount of time.

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What are the two main categories of energy resources?

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Renewable and nonrenewable resources.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Solar energy.

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What is the main environmental concern associated with nonrenewable resources?

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They contribute to pollution and climate change.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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How does hydroelectric energy generation work?

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It uses the flow of water to turn turbines that generate electricity.

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What is biomass energy?

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Energy produced from organic materials, such as plant and animal waste.