Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished or replaced naturally over time, such as sunlight, wind, and water.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replaced once they are used up, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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An example of a renewable resource is solar energy, which comes from the sun.

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Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

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An example of a nonrenewable resource is coal, which is mined and used for energy.

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What is water pollution?

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Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies, such as rivers and lakes, often caused by human activities like dumping waste.

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How do fossil fuels contribute to pollution?

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Fossil fuels, when burned for energy, release harmful gases into the air, contributing to air pollution.

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What is the main difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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The main difference is that renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while nonrenewable resources cannot.

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Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable?

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Fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable because they take millions of years to form and cannot be replaced in a human lifetime.

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What happens to nonrenewable resources over time?

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Nonrenewable resources will eventually run out as they are consumed faster than they can be formed.

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What is an example of a renewable energy source?

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An example of a renewable energy source is wind energy, which is harnessed from wind.