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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replenished as quickly as they are used.

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What is one advantage of using hydropower?

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One advantage of using hydropower is that it produces no air pollution.

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Which of the following is not a fossil fuel?

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Nuclear is not a fossil fuel.

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What is an example of a renewable resource?

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Biomass is an example of a renewable resource.

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What defines renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished as quickly as they are used.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, including petroleum, natural gas, and coal.

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Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable?

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Fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable because they take millions of years to form and cannot be replenished within a human timescale.

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What is hydropower?

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Hydropower is energy derived from the movement of water, typically used to generate electricity.

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What is the environmental impact of using fossil fuels?

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The environmental impact of using fossil fuels includes air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and habitat destruction.

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What is biomass?

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Biomass is organic material that comes from plants and animals, and it is considered a renewable resource.