Energy, Renewable, and Nonrenewable Resources

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished or replaced naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and water.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replaced once they are used up, such as fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is a fossil fuel?

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Fossil fuels are natural resources formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, found in the ground, and used for energy.

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Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?

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Water is NOT a fossil fuel.

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What is hydro energy?

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Hydro energy, or water energy, is energy generated from the movement of water, often harnessed by dams.

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Why should we reduce the use of fossil fuels?

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We should reduce the use of fossil fuels because they cause pollution and contribute to climate change.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion; for example, riding a bike down a hill.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state, such as a rock at the top of a hill.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy from the sun that can be converted into heat or electricity.