Energy and Resources

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What are fossil fuels?

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Resources made from once living organisms.

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Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable?

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They take a long time to form.

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What is a renewable resource?

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A resource that can be replenished naturally over time.

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Which of the following is a renewable resource?

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Water, wind, sun, plants.

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What does conserving resources mean?

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Protecting the resource so it does not run out.

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Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

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Coal.

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What is the main source of energy for the Earth?

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The Sun.

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What is energy?

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The ability to do work or cause change.

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Name a benefit of using renewable resources.

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They help reduce pollution and conserve the environment.

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What is an example of a fossil fuel?

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Oil.