Synthetic vs Natural Materials

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What is a renewable resource?

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A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replaced faster than it is used up.

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What is a synonym for synthetic?

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Artificial.

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What is the difference between natural and synthetic materials?

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Natural materials are made directly from nature, while synthetic materials are made from chemicals.

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What are synthetic products?

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Man-made materials and substances that do not exist naturally in the environment.

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Which of the following is a natural resource?

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Rock.

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What are natural materials?

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Materials that are sourced directly from nature, such as wood, cotton, and stone.

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What are synthetic materials?

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Materials that are created through chemical processes, such as plastics and synthetic fibers.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Solar energy.

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A natural resource that cannot be replaced as quickly as it is used up, such as fossil fuels.

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What is the main characteristic of synthetic materials?

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They are created by humans and do not occur naturally.