Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources Review

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What is a Nonrenewable Energy Resource?

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A Nonrenewable Energy Resource is an energy source that will run out in the next several hundred years, such as fossil fuels.

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What is a Renewable Energy Resource?

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A Renewable Energy Resource is an energy source that will not run out in the next several hundred years, such as solar or wind energy.

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What does conservation mean?

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Conservation is the preserving and protecting of an ecosystem or a resource.

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Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource: coal, wind, water, or geothermal?

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Coal is a nonrenewable resource.

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What are fossil fuels made from?

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Fossil fuels are sources of energy made from prehistoric plants and animals.

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Give an example of a renewable energy resource.

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An example of a renewable energy resource is solar energy.

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Give an example of a nonrenewable energy resource.

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An example of a nonrenewable energy resource is oil.

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What is the main difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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The main difference is that renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time, while nonrenewable resources cannot.

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What is an example of conservation in action?

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An example of conservation is recycling materials to reduce waste.

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Why is it important to conserve natural resources?

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It is important to conserve natural resources to ensure they are available for future generations.