Renewable vs. Nonrenewable 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 (coal, oil, natural gas) and minerals.

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What is ethanol?

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A renewable fuel made from plants, commonly corn, used as an alternative to gasoline.

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Why is solar energy considered renewable?

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Because it is harnessed from the sun, which is a constant and inexhaustible source of energy.

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What is the main source of fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are formed from the remains of prehistoric plants and animals that have been buried and subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years.

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What does 'green energy' mean?

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Energy that is produced in a way that is environmentally friendly and sustainable, such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power.

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What is coal?

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A nonrenewable fossil fuel that is mined from the ground and used for electricity generation and heating.

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while nonrenewable resources are finite and will eventually run out.

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What is an electric car?

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A vehicle that runs on electricity instead of gasoline or diesel, often considered more environmentally friendly.

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What is biomass?

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Organic material, such as plants and animal waste, that can be used as a renewable energy source.