Nonrenewable Resources

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What does nonrenewable mean?

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Something that cannot be replaced quickly.

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What happens to fossil fuels to create electricity?

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They are burned.

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Nuclear power uses ____ for fuel.

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Uranium.

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Nuclear energy uses _____ to turn turbines to power a generator.

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Steam.

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Nuclear Power is -

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Non-renewable.

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What are fossil fuels?

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

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What is the primary environmental concern associated with nonrenewable resources?

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They contribute to pollution and climate change.

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How long does it take for fossil fuels to form?

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Millions of years.

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What is the main advantage of using nuclear power?

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It produces a large amount of energy with low greenhouse gas emissions.

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What is a disadvantage of fossil fuels?

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They are finite and can lead to environmental degradation.