Energy, Renewable, and Nonrenewable Resources

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What is a RENEWABLE resource?

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A renewable resource is a resource that will always be available, so you can use as much as you need.

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What is energy that is being used called?

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Kinetic Energy.

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What is energy that is being stored also called?

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Potential Energy.

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Which one of these is NOT a fossil fuel: Water, Oil, Coal, Natural Gas?

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Water.

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What kind of energy do we use when we build dams?

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Hydro or Water Energy.

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What is a NONRENEWABLE resource?

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A nonrenewable resource is a resource that, once you use it, it's gone and you can't use it anymore.

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What is an example of a fossil fuel?

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Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas are examples of fossil fuels.

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What is the difference between Kinetic and Potential Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is energy in motion, while Potential Energy is stored energy.

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What is Solar Energy?

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Solar Energy is energy from the sun that can be converted into heat or electricity.

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What is Wind Energy?

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Wind Energy is energy generated from the wind using turbines.