Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources (SI)

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What is a renewable resource?

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A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as cotton, solar energy, and wind.

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be replenished within a human timescale, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Cotton is an example of a renewable resource.

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What happens if we use up all the coal on Earth?

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There would be no more coal left to use.

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How are renewable energy sources replenished?

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Renewable energy sources are constantly replenished by natural processes, such as sunlight, wind, and water cycles.

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What is the main characteristic of nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources are limited in supply and take millions of years to form.

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Which resource is most difficult to replace if used up?

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Coal is the most difficult to replace among the options provided.

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What is an example of a nonrenewable resource used for heating?

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Natural gas is a nonrenewable resource commonly used to heat homes.

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Why are renewable resources considered environmentally friendly?

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Renewable resources are considered environmentally friendly because they produce little to no pollution and can be replenished naturally.

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while nonrenewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced within a human timescale.