Unit 4: Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

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What is a landfill?

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A disposal site for solid waste.

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What is energy conservation?

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Management of the use of energy resources to reduce consumption.

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What is hydropower?

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A renewable source of energy based on the natural movement of water.

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What energy transformation occurs in a hydroelectric power plant?

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Mechanical to electrical.

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What is an advantage of using natural gas?

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Natural gas can be used to heat homes and power some cars.

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar and wind energy.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Resources that cannot be replenished in a short period, such as fossil fuels.

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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is solar power?

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Energy harnessed from the sun's rays, a renewable energy source.

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What is thermal energy?

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Energy that comes from the temperature of matter, often used in heating.