Natural Resources and Conservation

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the release of harmful materials into the environment.

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What makes a resource renewable?

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A resource is considered renewable if it can be replaced in a relatively short amount of time.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels, like coal, oil, and natural gas, are burned to provide energy, which causes air pollution.

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How can we reduce pollution?

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To reduce pollution in the environment, people should recycle materials.

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Why is water a renewable resource?

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Water is classified as renewable because it is constantly replaced.

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What is a natural resource?

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A natural resource is a material or substance that occurs in nature and can be used by humans.

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What is conservation?

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Conservation is the careful use and protection of natural resources.

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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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What is recycling?

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Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into reusable materials.

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What is global warming?

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Global warming is the gradual increase in Earth's average temperature due to human activities.