Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources

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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 biomass.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Resources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) and nuclear energy.

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What is solar energy?

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Energy harnessed from the Sun's rays, which can be converted into electricity or heat.

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What is fossil fuel?

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Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as a source of energy.

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What is the main environmental impact of burning fossil fuels?

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It releases greenhouse gases, contributing to air pollution and climate change.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Energy produced from nuclear reactions, typically through the fission of uranium atoms.

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What is wind energy?

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Energy generated from the movement of air, captured by wind turbines to produce electricity.

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What is hydroelectric energy?

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Energy produced from the movement of water, typically through dams that generate electricity.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Energy derived from the heat stored beneath the Earth's surface.

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Why is it important to conserve fossil fuels?

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Because they are limited resources and their extraction and use can harm the environment.