Renewable and nonrenewable resources

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replaced naturally, such as trees, water, and sunlight.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Resources that cannot be replaced once they are used up, like oil, coal, and minerals.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Trees are an example of a renewable resource.

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Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

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Oil is an example of a nonrenewable resource.

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Can renewable resources be used over and over again?

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Yes, renewable resources can be used repeatedly.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-3

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Can nonrenewable resources be replaced?

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No, nonrenewable resources cannot be replaced.

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What is an example of a renewable resource that provides energy?

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Solar energy is a renewable resource that provides energy.

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What is an example of a nonrenewable resource used for energy?

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Natural gas is a nonrenewable resource used for energy.

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What happens when we use up nonrenewable resources?

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Once nonrenewable resources are used up, they are gone forever.

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What is the main difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while nonrenewable resources cannot.