Natural Resources

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What are natural resources?

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Natural resources are materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain, such as water, minerals, and forests.

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What is global warming?

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Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily the emission of greenhouse gases.

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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 replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) and minerals.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are energy sources formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, including coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is hydropower?

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Hydropower is a form of renewable energy that uses the force of moving water to generate electricity.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, leading to a warming of the planet.

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What are the effects of global warming?

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Effects of global warming include melting ice caps, rising sea levels, and more severe weather events.

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What is solar energy?

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

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What is wind energy?

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Wind energy is energy generated from the movement of air, which can be converted into electricity using wind turbines.