Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources

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What is a renewable resource?

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A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished or replaced naturally over time, such as wind, solar energy, and water.

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be replaced or takes a very long time to form, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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An example of a renewable resource is wind energy.

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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 are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are energy sources made from the remains of prehistoric plants and animals, including coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is biodiesel made from?

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Biodiesel can be made from algae and other plant materials.

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Which resource is used to make gasoline?

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Oil is used to make gasoline.

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What type of fuel is coal?

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Coal is a solid fuel.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy that comes from the sun and can be used to generate electricity.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Geothermal energy is heat energy that comes from the Earth's interior.