Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources Practice

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as animals, wind, and water.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources are resources that took millions of years to form and cannot be replaced quickly, such as fossil fuels.

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Give examples of renewable resources.

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Examples of renewable resources include solar energy, wind power, and biomass.

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Give examples of nonrenewable resources.

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Examples of nonrenewable resources include coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What does it mean if a resource is sustainable?

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A sustainable resource is one that can be used without depleting it for future generations.

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What is biomass?

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Biomass is organic material that comes from plants and animals, and it is a renewable resource.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Geothermal energy is heat energy generated and stored in the Earth, and it is a renewable resource.

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What is the main difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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The main difference is that renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while nonrenewable resources cannot.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy from the sun that can be converted into heat or electricity, and it is a renewable resource.

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What is wind power?

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Wind power is energy generated from the wind using turbines, and it is a renewable resource.