Renewable vs. Non-renewable Resources

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What is a renewable resource?

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A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished or replaced as quickly as it is used, such as solar energy, wind energy, and water.

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What is a non-renewable resource?

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A non-renewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be replaced as quickly as it is used, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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TRUE OR FALSE: Nuclear Fission is the splitting of the atom's nucleus into two nuclei.

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True

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Which of the following is a renewable resource: Oil, Solar, Coal, Natural Gas?

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Solar

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Which of the following is a non-renewable resource: Water, Sun, Coal, Wind?

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Coal

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TRUE OR FALSE: A renewable resource is a resource that cannot be replaced as quickly as it is used.

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False

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An energy resource that cannot be replaced as quickly as it is used is a __________.

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nonrenewable resource

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Solar energy, wind energy, or hydropower.

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Give an example of a non-renewable resource.

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Coal, oil, or natural gas.

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What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally in a short period, while non-renewable resources take millions of years to form and cannot be replaced quickly.