Renewable & Nonrenewable Resources

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replaced in our lifetime through natural processes.

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What are non-renewable resources?

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Resources that are limited in amount and cannot be replaced in a human lifetime.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Sunlight.

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Give an example of a non-renewable resource.

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Coal.

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What are fossil fuels?

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A group of non-renewable resources that include coal, oil, and natural gas.

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How does burning coal affect the environment?

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It releases gases and smoke into the atmosphere.

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Is wood a renewable or non-renewable resource?

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Wood is a renewable resource.

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What is wind energy?

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A renewable resource that harnesses wind to generate electricity.

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Can renewable resources harm the environment?

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Yes, for example, wind energy can affect plants.

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What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable resources cannot.