Natural Resources

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as sunlight, wind, and water.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases that surrounds a planet, providing air for living organisms and protecting the planet from harmful solar radiation.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on, under, or above the Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Are cookies a natural or synthetic product?

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Cookies are a synthetic product (man-made) because they are made from processed ingredients.

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What is an example of a renewable resource?

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An example of a renewable resource is wind energy, which can be harnessed to generate electricity.

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What is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

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An example of a nonrenewable resource is natural gas, which is used for heating and cooking.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere refers to the solid parts of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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What is alternative energy?

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Alternative energy refers to energy sources that are not based on fossil fuels, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.

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