Natural Resources

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What is a natural resource?

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Things found in nature that people can use, such as water, minerals, and forests.

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What is renewable resource?

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A resource that can be replaced in a relatively short amount of time, like trees or solar energy.

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What is non-renewable resource?

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A resource that cannot be replaced quickly, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is the main source of energy for wind turbines?

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Wind.

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What is air pollution?

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The presence of harmful substances in the air, often caused by burning fossil fuels.

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What is deforestation?

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The clearing of trees from forests, which can harm the environment.

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What is the impact of burning fossil fuels?

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It releases carbon dioxide and other pollutants into the air, contributing to air pollution.

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What is conservation?

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The careful use and protection of natural resources to prevent depletion.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Natural resources like coal, oil, and natural gas formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals.

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What is solar energy?

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Energy harnessed from the sun, which is a renewable resource.