Renewable vs Nonrenewable Resources

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that are replaced by nature relatively quickly, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Resources that are not replenished quickly by nature, such as fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) and minerals.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Solar energy is an example of a renewable resource.

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Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

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Coal is an example of a nonrenewable resource.

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What is the main difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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The main difference is the rate at which they are replenished; renewable resources can be replenished quickly, while nonrenewable resources take millions of years to form.

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What is biomass?

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Biomass is organic material that comes from plants and animals, which can be used as a renewable energy source.

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What is the environmental impact of using nonrenewable resources?

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Using nonrenewable resources can lead to environmental degradation, pollution, and depletion of natural resources.

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What are some advantages of renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are sustainable, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and can lead to energy independence.

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What are some disadvantages of renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be intermittent (e.g., solar and wind), require significant land use, and may have high initial costs.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy harnessed from the sun's rays, which can be converted into electricity or heat.

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