Renewable and Nonrenewable resources

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replaced in our lifetime through natural processes.

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Can renewable resources be replenished?

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Yes, renewable resources can be replenished.

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Are rocks renewable resources?

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False, rocks are nonrenewable resources.

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What is an example of a renewable resource?

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Sunlight is a renewable resource.

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What is hydroelectric energy?

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Energy that is made from the power of moving water.

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Is coal a renewable resource?

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No, coal is a nonrenewable resource.

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A resource that cannot be replenished in a human lifetime.

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Can plastic bags be considered renewable resources?

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No, plastic bags are nonrenewable resources.

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What is biomass energy?

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Energy made from organic materials, such as plants and animal waste.

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Is wind energy renewable?

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Yes, wind energy is a renewable resource.