Natural Resources Review

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Resources that are used faster than they can be replaced are called _____

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nonrenewable resources

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Which of the following are the three types of fossil fuels?

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coal, oil, natural gas

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Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable natural resource?

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Natural gas

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Which of the following is a material resource?

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Rock

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Which of the following is an energy resource?

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Sun

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Define renewable resources.

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind, and water.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Natural resources formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, including coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replaced naturally, while nonrenewable resources are finite and cannot be replenished in a human timeframe.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Solar energy.

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What is a material resource?

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Natural resources that are used to make products, such as metals, rocks, and minerals.