Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

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Energy that comes from the sun

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Solar energy is a renewable energy source that is harnessed from sunlight.

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What are Nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources are resources that are used faster than they can be replaced, such as fossil fuels.

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Coal is a __________ energy resource.

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Nonrenewable

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Solar Power is a __________ energy resource.

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Renewable

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are resources that can be replaced in a short amount of time, such as solar and wind energy.

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Examples of renewable resources include:

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Solar energy, wind energy, hydroelectric energy, and biomass.

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Examples of nonrenewable resources include:

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Coal, oil, natural gas, and uranium.

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What is the main difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally in a short time, while nonrenewable resources cannot be replaced as quickly.

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What is wind energy?

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Wind energy is a renewable energy source that is generated by converting wind currents into electricity.

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What is hydroelectric energy?

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Hydroelectric energy is a renewable energy source that is produced by harnessing the power of flowing water.