Tuesday Bellwork

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What are Natural Resources that take millions of years to replenish?

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Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that take millions of years to replenish, such as fossil fuels.

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What are three examples of fossil fuels?

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Coal, oil, and natural gas are three examples of fossil fuels.

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How long does it take to form nonrenewable resources?

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It takes millions of years to form nonrenewable resources.

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What is the term for when heat is trapped and absorbed in the Earth's atmosphere by greenhouse gases?

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Climate change refers to the phenomenon when heat is trapped and absorbed in the Earth's atmosphere by greenhouse gases.

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What is something found in nature that is necessary or useful for humans?

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A natural resource is something found in nature that is necessary or useful for humans.

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What are resources that can be replenished naturally over time?

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

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What is the main difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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The main difference is that renewable resources can be replenished naturally in a short period, while nonrenewable resources take millions of years to form.

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What is an example of a renewable resource?

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An example of a renewable resource is solar energy.

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What is the impact of burning fossil fuels on the environment?

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Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases, contributing to climate change and air pollution.

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What is the process of converting sunlight into energy called?

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The process of converting sunlight into energy is called photosynthesis.