Non-Renewable Resources FF

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What is conservation?

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The practice of saving and protecting natural resources to prevent waste and ensure sustainability.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fuels formed from the remains of plants and animals that lived millions of years ago, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Where does all energy come from?

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The sun.

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What are renewable resources?

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Natural resources that can be used repeatedly and are replenished naturally, such as solar energy, wind energy, and water.

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What is coal?

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A solid fossil fuel formed from the remains of plants that lived in swamps millions of years ago.

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What are non-renewable resources?

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Natural resources that cannot be replaced once they are used up, such as fossil fuels and minerals.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Solar energy.

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What is petroleum?

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A liquid fossil fuel formed from the remains of ancient marine organisms, used for fuel and as a raw material in various products.

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What is natural gas?

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A gaseous fossil fuel that is often found alongside oil and used for heating and electricity.

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What is the importance of conserving non-renewable resources?

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To ensure that future generations have access to these resources and to protect the environment.