CFA Unit 4b

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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 solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

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What are Non-Renewable Resources?

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Non-renewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) and minerals.

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What is the key question to determine if a resource is renewable or non-renewable?

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Can the resource be replaced by a natural process in a reasonable amount of time?

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What is one method to conserve air?

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Unplugging all devices when not in use helps conserve energy and reduce air pollution.

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What percentage of energy used in the U.S. is supplied by renewable energy?

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Approximately 12%.

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How can walking or biking help reduce non-renewable resource consumption?

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Walking or biking reduces the need for fossil fuels used in cars, thus conserving non-renewable resources.

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What is the impact of energy-efficient appliances?

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Energy-efficient appliances use less energy, which can help reduce the consumption of non-renewable resources.

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What is carpooling?

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Carpooling is sharing a car ride with others to reduce the number of vehicles on the road, which helps conserve fuel.

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What is the importance of conserving natural resources?

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Conserving natural resources is essential for sustainability, protecting the environment, and ensuring resources are available for future generations.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What is an example of a renewable energy source?

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Solar energy is an example of a renewable energy source.