Natural Resources

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as water, wind, sun, and plants.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Resources that cannot be easily replaced once they are used up, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Define natural resource.

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Any useful material that is found in nature.

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What determines if a resource is renewable or nonrenewable?

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The rate at which they are replenished.

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Give examples of renewable resources.

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Water, wind, sun, plants.

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Give examples of nonrenewable resources.

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Coal, oil, natural gas, minerals.

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What is the main difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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A renewable resource is constantly being supplied, while a nonrenewable resource is being used up faster than it is being replaced.

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What is an example of a renewable resource that is essential for life?

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Water.

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What is an example of a nonrenewable resource used for energy?

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Oil.

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Why is it important to conserve natural resources?

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