Nonrenewable & Renewable Resources

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What is a renewable resource?

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A resource that can be replaced in a relatively short amount of time.

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A resource that takes a long time to form and cannot be replaced quickly.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Tree.

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Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

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Oil.

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Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable?

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Because they take millions of years to form.

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What is the main benefit of using public transportation?

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It uses less fossil fuels to move people from place to place.

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What is the process of fossil fuel formation?

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Fossil fuels form when organic matter is buried and exposed to heat and pressure for millions of years.

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What is an example of a renewable energy source?

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Wind.

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How do renewable resources benefit the environment?

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They can be replenished naturally and reduce pollution.

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replaced quickly, while nonrenewable resources take a long time to form.