Natural Resources

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What is a renewable resource?

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A resource that can be replaced within a human lifetime and will not run out.

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What is a non-renewable resource?

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A resource that is not easily replaced and will take a very long time to regenerate.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Examples include trees, wind, water, and sunlight.

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Give an example of a non-renewable resource.

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Examples include coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What are some characteristics of renewable resources?

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They can be replenished naturally and are sustainable over time.

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What are some characteristics of non-renewable resources?

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They are finite, take millions of years to form, and can be depleted.

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Is coal a renewable or non-renewable resource?

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Non-renewable.

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Are animals considered renewable resources?

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Yes, animals are considered renewable resources.

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Which group includes all renewable resources?

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Water, wind, sun, and animals.

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What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable resources cannot.