Science Review

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What natural resource forms in a swamp from the ancient remains of plants?

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Coal is a natural resource that forms in swamps from the ancient remains of plants.

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What type of energy is involved in cooking food or boiling water?

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Thermal energy is the type of energy involved in cooking food or boiling water.

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What energy source can be used to conserve fossil fuel?

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Wind energy can be used to conserve fossil fuel.

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Which renewable resource never runs out, like sunlight?

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Water is a renewable resource that never runs out.

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What are fossil fuels, metals, and minerals classified as?

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Fossil fuels, metals, and minerals are classified as nonrenewable resources.

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How long do fossil fuels take to form?

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Fossil fuels take millions of years to form.

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Can fossil fuels be replaced during our lifetime?

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No, fossil fuels cannot be replaced during our lifetime.

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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.

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Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

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An example of a nonrenewable resource is coal.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.