Renewable, Nonrenewable, and Florida Resources

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What does it mean to conserve resources?

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Efficiently using only what you need.

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What is phosphate used for in Florida?

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Fertilizer.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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Which natural resource greatly contributes to Florida's economy?

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Limestone.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What are resources that are not easily replenished called?

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Nonrenewable resources.

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Which natural resource in Florida is used to make glass and silicon chips?

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Sand.

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

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Fossil fuels like coal and oil.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What is the main difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished, while nonrenewable resources cannot.

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Name a renewable resource found in Florida.

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Sunlight.

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What is limestone primarily used for?

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Making cement and glass.