Renewable and Non-renewable Resources

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What is a renewable resource?

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A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished or replaced naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

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What is a non-renewable resource?

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A non-renewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be replaced or takes millions of years to form, such as fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.

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How long does it take for non-renewable energy to be replaced?

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Millions of years.

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What is an example of a fossil fuel?

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Oil.

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Which energy resource is derived from the sun?

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Solar energy.

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Is coal a renewable or non-renewable resource?

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Non-renewable.

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What is wind energy?

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Wind energy is the energy obtained from the movement of air, which can be harnessed using wind turbines.

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What is hydro energy?

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Hydro energy is the energy generated from the movement of water, typically using dams or water turbines.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Geothermal energy is the heat energy that comes from the Earth's interior, which can be used for heating and electricity generation.

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What are biomass resources?

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Biomass resources are organic materials, such as plants and animal waste, that can be used as fuel.