Renewable vs nonrenewable resources

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished over a relatively short time scale, such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass.

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What are non-renewable resources?

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Non-renewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replenished within a human time scale, such as fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas).

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Give an example of a renewable energy source.

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Solar power is an example of a renewable energy source.

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Give an example of a non-renewable energy source.

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Fossil fuels, such as oil and coal, are examples of non-renewable energy sources.

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What is peak oil consumption?

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Peak oil consumption refers to the point at which the maximum rate of oil extraction is reached, after which production will decline.

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How do renewable resources compare to fossil fuels in terms of pollution?

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Renewable energy resources produce less pollution than fossil fuels.

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What is the impact of increased fossil fuel use on carbon dioxide emissions?

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Increased use of fossil fuels has led to higher levels of carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere.

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What is solar power?

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

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Why is monitoring carbon dioxide emissions important?

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Monitoring carbon dioxide emissions helps inform decisions on energy sources, promoting the use of renewable resources to reduce atmospheric CO2 levels.

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What is biomass energy?

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Biomass energy is produced from organic materials, such as plant and animal waste, which can be used for fuel.