Renewable vs. Nonrenewable 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 sunlight, wind, and water.

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be replaced or takes a very long time to form, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Which type of fuel is a solid?

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Coal.

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Which resource is used to make gasoline?

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Oil.

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What must be true for a car engine to run?

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It has to have a fuel that can burn.

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What makes an electric car 'not green'?

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If the electricity to charge it comes from burning coal.

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What can biodiesel be made from?

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Algae.

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Give an example of a renewable energy source.

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Solar energy.

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Give an example of a nonrenewable energy source.

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Natural gas.

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What is fossil fuel?

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Fossil fuel is a type of nonrenewable resource formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.