Renewable and Non-renewable Resources

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What is a Renewable Energy Resource?

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An energy resource that will not run out in the next several hundred years, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.

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What is a Non-renewable Energy Resource?

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An energy resource that can run out, such as fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is hydroelectric power?

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A form of alternative energy that uses a dam to generate electricity from flowing water.

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What are fossil fuels?

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

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What is oil used for?

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Oil is used to make gasoline and other fuels, as well as for heating and electricity.

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What is solar energy?

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Energy harnessed from the sun's rays, used to generate electricity or heat.

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What is wind energy?

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Energy generated from the movement of air, captured by wind turbines to produce electricity.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Energy derived from the heat stored beneath the Earth's surface, used for heating and electricity.

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What is natural gas?

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A fossil fuel that is used for heating, cooking, and electricity generation.

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What is coal?

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A solid fossil fuel formed from ancient plant material, used primarily for electricity generation.

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