Natural Resources

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What is a renewable resource?

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A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replaced within a human lifetime, such as sunlight, wind, and water.

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be easily replaced once it is used up, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Is soil a renewable or nonrenewable resource?

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Soil is a renewable resource because it can be replenished through natural processes.

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Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource: Water, Animals, Natural gas, Wind?

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Natural gas is a nonrenewable resource.

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Is natural gas a renewable or nonrenewable resource?

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Natural gas is a nonrenewable resource.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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An example of a renewable resource is solar energy.

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Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

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An example of a nonrenewable resource is oil.

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What is the importance of conserving natural resources?

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Conserving natural resources is important to ensure they are available for future generations and to protect the environment.

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What are some ways to conserve water, a renewable resource?

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Some ways to conserve water include fixing leaks, using water-saving fixtures, and collecting rainwater.

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally within a human lifetime, while nonrenewable resources are finite and take millions of years to form.