Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

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What is a renewable energy resource?

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A renewable energy resource is an energy source that can be replaced in our lifetime through natural processes.

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Why is solar energy considered renewable?

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The sun's energy would not run out for billions of years.

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Is oil a renewable resource?

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False

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What energy source uses heat from the ground?

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Geothermal energy.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources are energy sources that cannot be replaced in a human lifetime, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Solar energy, wind energy, and hydroelectric energy are examples of renewable resources.

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What is biomass energy?

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Biomass energy is produced from organic materials, such as plants and animal waste.

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What is the main difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while nonrenewable resources are finite and will eventually run out.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Geothermal energy is heat energy generated and stored in the Earth.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

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What does it mean for a resource to be sustainable?

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A sustainable resource is one that can be used without depleting it for future generations.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5