Natural Resources

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What is a natural resource?

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Resources we get from nature.

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What are natural resources?

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Materials that are found on Earth that people use.

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What is an example of a renewable resource?

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Solar energy, as it is continually replenished.

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What is an example of a non-renewable resource?

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Fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, which cannot be replaced quickly.

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What type of power plant uses the potential energy of water trapped behind a dam?

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Hydroelectric power plant.

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What is air pollution?

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The presence of harmful substances in the air, often caused by industrial activities.

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What is water pollution?

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Contamination of water bodies, often due to waste disposal.

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How does deforestation affect natural resources?

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It reduces biodiversity and can lead to soil erosion and loss of habitat.

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What is conservation?

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The careful management of natural resources to prevent depletion.

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What is recycling?

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The process of converting waste materials into reusable materials.