Unit 7 Renewable v. Nonrenewable Resources

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What is the difference between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission?

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Nuclear fusion involves atoms uniting to form a heavier atom, while nuclear fission involves atoms splitting into lighter atoms.

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What factors determine a fuel's suitability?

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A fuel's suitability is determined by energy content, cost, and availability, but not by magnetism.

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Which of the following is a renewable resource?

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Hydroelectricity is a renewable resource, while coal, natural gas, and oil are nonrenewable.

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What is one way to conserve resources?

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Recycling cans and plastics is a way to conserve resources.

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What is the fastest-growing source of energy in the world?

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Wind power is currently the fastest-growing source of energy.

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Define renewable resources.

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

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Define nonrenewable resources.

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Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels and nuclear fuels.

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What is the role of solar energy in renewable resources?

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Solar energy is harnessed from the sun and is a key renewable resource used for electricity generation and heating.

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What are the environmental impacts of using nonrenewable resources?

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Using nonrenewable resources can lead to pollution, habitat destruction, and climate change due to greenhouse gas emissions.

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What is the significance of recycling in resource conservation?

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Recycling reduces waste, conserves natural resources, and saves energy by reprocessing materials instead of extracting new ones.