Science Unit 2 Review

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What type of energy powered the industrial revolution?

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Coal

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What are natural resources?

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Natural resources are materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain, such as water, soil, and minerals.

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Which of the following is an example of a natural resource?

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Soil, oil, animals, wood.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy from the sun that can be converted into thermal or electrical energy.

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What does nonrenewable mean?

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Nonrenewable refers to resources that cannot be replaced or regenerated quickly, such as oil and coal.

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What is an example of a renewable resource?

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Solar energy, wind energy, and hydroelectric energy are examples of renewable resources.

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What is the difference between natural and manmade resources?

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Natural resources are found in nature, while manmade resources are created by humans.

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What is the energy of the future?

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Solar energy is often considered the energy of the future due to its sustainability.

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What is coal used for?

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Coal is primarily used as a fuel source for electricity generation and in industrial processes.

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What are energy resources?

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Energy resources are sources of energy that can be used to produce power, such as coal, oil, natural gas, and renewable sources.