Renewable & Nonrenewable Resources

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What are renewable resources?

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Can be replaced in our lifetime through natural processes.

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A group of non-renewable resources, called ______________, include coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Fossil fuels.

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How can we conserve energy?

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All of the above (use less coal, oil, and natural gas; use fabric bags instead of plastic; use public transportation instead of driving a car).

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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How do we get energy from the sun?

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Solar panels can convert sunlight into electrical energy.

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_________ comes from tiny animals that died in the ocean millions of years ago.

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Oil.

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A resource that cannot be replaced in a human lifetime.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Solar energy.

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What is the main difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while nonrenewable resources cannot.

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What is coal?

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A nonrenewable resource formed from ancient plant material.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, including coal, oil, and natural gas.