Natural Resources Review

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What is a natural resource?

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A natural resource is a material or substance that occurs in nature and can be used for economic gain, such as water, minerals, and forests.

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replaced once they are used up, such as oil, coal, and natural gas.

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What is wind energy?

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Wind energy is the energy obtained from the wind, which can be converted into electricity using wind turbines.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is the energy harnessed from the sun's rays, which can be converted into electricity or heat.

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What is the main disadvantage of nonrenewable resources?

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The main disadvantage is that they cannot be easily replaced after being used, leading to depletion.

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What is an example of a renewable resource?

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An example of a renewable resource is solar energy.

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What is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

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An example of a nonrenewable resource is oil.

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How does wind energy produce electricity?

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Wind energy produces electricity by using wind turbines that convert the mechanical energy of wind into electrical energy.

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What happens to nonrenewable resources as they are used?

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Nonrenewable resources will not be replenished and will eventually run out.