Renewable & Nonrenewable Resources

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What is geothermal energy?

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Heat energy generated and stored in the Earth.

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Gasoline and plastic are made from...

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Oil.

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How can we conserve energy?

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Use less coal, oil, and natural gas; use fabric bags instead of plastic; use public transportation instead of driving a car.

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Oil is used to make...

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Gasoline, plastics, DVDs, and tires.

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This is a renewable energy resource that must be conserved.

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Wood.

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Resources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Solar energy.

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Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

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Coal.

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Why is it important to conserve energy?

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To reduce pollution and preserve resources for future generations.