Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

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What is a fossil fuel?

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Fuel created from once living organisms.

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What is a disadvantage of solar energy?

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No solar energy is produced at night.

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What is one advantage of using hydropower?

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It produces no air pollution.

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What is a disadvantage of solar panels?

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Solar panels are expensive to install.

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Which member of the food chain is MOST affected by mercury?

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Hawk.

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Define renewable resources.

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

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Define nonrenewable resources.

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Resources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels and minerals.

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What is an example of a renewable resource?

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Solar energy.

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What is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

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Coal.

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What is the main environmental concern with fossil fuels?

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They produce greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change.