Renewable and Nonrenewable resources

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished or regenerated over time, such as sunlight, wind, and water.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replaced once they are used up, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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An example of a renewable resource is solar energy, which comes from the sun.

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Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

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An example of a nonrenewable resource is natural gas, which is used for heating and cooking.

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What is hydroelectric energy?

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Hydroelectric energy is electricity generated by the power of moving water, usually from rivers or dams.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy that comes directly from the sun and can be used to generate electricity or heat.

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What is wind energy?

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Wind energy is energy obtained from the wind using turbines to generate electricity.

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What is biomass?

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Biomass is organic material that comes from plants and animals, which can be used as a renewable energy source.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Geothermal energy is heat energy that comes from the Earth's interior, used for heating and electricity generation.

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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, while nonrenewable resources are finite and will eventually run out.