Natural Resources and Energy Sources

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What is a natural resource?

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Any material, substance, or organism found in nature that is useful to people. Some are necessary for life, while others have economic value and contribute to industry.

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What are some examples of important natural resources?

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Air, Water, Soil, Iron, Forests.

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What are some additional examples of natural resources?

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Fossil fuels, minerals, stones, animals, and plants.

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What are energy resources?

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Different sources of energy including renewable options like solar, wind, water (hydropower), and geothermal, and non-renewable fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What are examples of renewable energy sources?

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Solar energy, Wind energy, Hydroelectric energy, Geothermal energy, Biomass.

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What is solar energy?

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Energy from sunlight.

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What is wind energy?

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Energy from wind movement.

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What is hydroelectric energy?

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Energy from flowing water.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Energy from heat within the Earth.

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What is biomass energy?

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Energy from organic materials like plants.