Natural Resources Review

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as sunlight, wind, and moving water.

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What is the primary energy source for hydroelectric power plants?

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Moving water is used to turn turbines and generate electricity.

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What is environmental stewardship?

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The responsible use and protection of the natural environment through conservation and sustainable practices.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Energy derived from the heat stored within the Earth.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources, including coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What are the disadvantages of using fossil fuels?

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Greenhouse gas emissions, acid rain production, and long replenishment times.

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What is the relationship between CO2 emissions and global temperatures?

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As carbon dioxide concentrations increase, global temperatures tend to increase.

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What is an example of a renewable energy source?

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Solar energy, wind energy, and hydroelectric energy.

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What is acid rain?

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Rain that is more acidic than normal due to pollutants in the atmosphere, often from fossil fuel combustion.