Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

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What is the energy that comes from the sun called?

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Solar energy.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Name two examples of nonrenewable resources.

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Coal and Oil.

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What environmental problem can burning coal cause?

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Acid rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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How long does it take for fossil fuels to form?

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Millions of years.

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What type of energy resource is solar power?

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Renewable.

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar, wind, and hydro energy.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Resources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Give an example of a renewable energy source.

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Wind energy.

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What is the main disadvantage of nonrenewable resources?

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They can lead to environmental degradation and are finite.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What is biomass?

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Organic material that comes from plants and animals, used as a renewable energy source.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3