Nonrenewable Energy Resources

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What are nonrenewable energy resources?

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Energy resources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels.

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Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable?

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They take millions of years to replace.

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What is the cleanest burning fossil fuel?

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Natural gas.

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What is coal primarily made of?

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Decomposed plant remains.

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What is a key environmental impact of nonrenewable energy resources?

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They typically give off greenhouse gases.

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Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource: Biomass, Oil, Geothermal, Water?

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Oil.

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What are examples of fossil fuels?

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Coal, oil, and natural gas.

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How do nonrenewable resources affect climate change?

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They contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, which lead to global warming.

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What is the main source of energy for electricity generation in many countries?

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Fossil fuels.

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What is the process of extracting fossil fuels called?

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Extraction or drilling.