Natural Resources

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What is a renewable resource?

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A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be replaced or takes a very long time to replenish, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is wind energy?

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Wind energy is the energy obtained from the wind using wind turbines to generate electricity.

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What are wind turbines?

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Wind turbines are devices that convert the kinetic energy of wind into mechanical energy, which can then be converted into electricity.

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What does 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' mean?

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It is a waste management principle that encourages minimizing waste (Reduce), using items more than once (Reuse), and processing materials to make new products (Recycle).

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Give an example of a renewable energy source.

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Solar energy is an example of a renewable energy source.

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What is solar power?

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Solar power is energy harnessed from the sun's rays, often using solar panels to convert sunlight into electricity.

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What is the importance of conserving natural resources?

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Conserving natural resources is important to ensure they are available for future generations and to protect the environment.

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What is biomass?

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Biomass is organic material that comes from plants and animals, which can be used as a renewable energy source.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Geothermal energy is heat energy generated and stored in the Earth, which can be used for heating and electricity.