Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources (SI)

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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 fresh water.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replaced as quickly as they are consumed, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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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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Which of the following is a renewable resource: fresh water, petroleum, diamonds, or iron ore?

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Fresh water is a renewable resource.

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How can a natural resource be renewed?

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A natural resource can be renewed by practices such as replanting trees after deforestation.

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What is an example of a renewable source of energy?

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Tidal energy is an example of a renewable source of energy.

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What is the main characteristic of nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources cannot be replaced as fast as they are used.

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Can new coal be formed after all existing coal is used up?

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No, coal cannot be grown or formed quickly enough to replace what has been used.

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What is an example of a renewable resource that is continually produced?

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Wind is an example of a renewable resource that is continually produced.

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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 quickly.