Unit 5B- Natural Resources

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural resources like coal, oil, and natural gas that are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals.

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Why are fossil fuels classified as nonrenewable?

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Fossil fuels are classified as nonrenewable because they take millions of years to be replaced.

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What is a renewable resource?

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A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as water, sunlight, and plants.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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An example of a renewable resource is water, as it can be replenished through the water cycle.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water evaporates, condenses, and precipitates back to the Earth.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replaced in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels.

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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 take millions of years to form and cannot be replaced quickly.

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What is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

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An example of a nonrenewable resource is coal.

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Why is water considered a renewable resource?

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Water is considered a renewable resource because it can be replenished as it cycles between the Earth and the atmosphere.

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What does it mean for a resource to be constantly replaced?

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It means that the resource can be naturally replenished over a short period of time, like plants growing back after being harvested.