Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural 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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Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) and minerals.

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What is one benefit of using renewable resources to produce energy?

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Renewable resources cannot be used up permanently.

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How do solar panels work?

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Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic cells.

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What is the impact of using solar energy on greenhouse gas emissions?

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Using solar energy reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels.

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What is the role of mirrors in solar energy farms?

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Mirrors are used to concentrate the energy from solar rays.

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What is soil pH?

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Soil pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the soil, which affects nutrient availability and plant growth.

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What pH level is considered acidic?

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A pH level below 7 is considered acidic.

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What is permeability in soil?

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Permeability is the ability of soil to transmit water and air through its pores.

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How does particle size affect permeability?

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As particle size increases, the permeability increases.