Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources

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What is the primary source of energy for Earth?

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The sun.

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What is the most widely used type of renewable energy that comes from moving water?

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Hydroelectric Power.

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What do we call resources that cannot be replenished as quickly as they are consumed?

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Non-renewable resources.

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What type of energy is generated from moving air?

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Wind Energy.

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What is a liquid fuel derived from plant materials called?

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Biofuel (from biomass).

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What are resources that can be replenished naturally over time?

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Renewable resources.

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Name a type of renewable energy that harnesses heat from the Earth.

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Geothermal Energy.

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What is the process of converting sunlight into electricity called?

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Solar Energy.

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What type of energy is produced from the combustion of organic materials?

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Bioenergy.

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What is the main disadvantage of non-renewable resources?

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They can deplete over time and contribute to environmental pollution.