Understanding Natural Resources

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What is a natural resource?

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Things people use that come from the environment.

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and trees.

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What are non-renewable resources?

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Resources that cannot be replenished quickly, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Solar energy.

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Give an example of a non-renewable resource.

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Coal.

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What is the water cycle?

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The process through which water is continuously recycled in nature, involving evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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Why are fossil fuels considered non-renewable?

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They are not being replaced as quickly as they are depleted.

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What is alternative energy?

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Energy sources that are not based on fossil fuels, such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power.

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What is the importance of conserving natural resources?

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To ensure that they are available for future generations and to protect the environment.

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What is an example of alternative energy?

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Wind energy.