Natural Resources

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What are natural resources?

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Natural resources are materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain, such as water, minerals, and forests.

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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A renewable resource is constantly being replenished, while a nonrenewable resource is used up faster than it can be replaced.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Solar energy is an example of a renewable resource.

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Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

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Coal is an example of a nonrenewable resource.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural resources formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, including coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable?

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Fossil fuels take millions of years to form and cannot be replenished within a human timescale.

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What is the most widely used nonrenewable resource?

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Petroleum is the most widely used nonrenewable resource.

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What is an example of a renewable resource that can be used for energy?

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Wind energy is an example of a renewable resource used for energy.

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What does it mean for a resource to be scarce?

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A scarce resource is one that is limited in availability and cannot meet the demand.

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What is biomass?

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Biomass is organic material that comes from plants and animals, and it can be used as a renewable energy source.

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