Sustainability

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Sustainable means

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being able to last for a long time by creating as much as you use.

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Fossil fuels are classified as nonrenewable because they...

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take millions of years to replace.

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Energy from the sun is known as...

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solar energy.

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What does renewable mean?

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able to be replaced.

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This is electrical energy that comes from the force of energy of moving water. It is the most widely used type of renewable energy.

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Hydroelectric Power.

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What is sustainability?

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The ability to maintain or improve standards of living without damaging or depleting natural 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 replaced once they are used up, such as fossil fuels and minerals.

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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 wind energy?

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Energy generated from the movement of air, which can be converted into electricity using wind turbines.