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, forests, and fossil fuels.

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time (e.g., solar energy, wind energy), while nonrenewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced once used (e.g., coal, oil).

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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 generation.

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What is biomass energy?

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Biomass energy is produced from organic materials, such as plants and animal waste, which can be converted into fuel.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy released during nuclear fission or fusion, primarily used in power plants to generate electricity.

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

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What is hydropower?

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Hydropower is energy derived from the movement of water, typically generated by dams or water turbines.

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What is wave energy?

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Wave energy is the energy generated from the surface motion of ocean waves, which can be harnessed for electricity.

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What is tidal energy?

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Tidal energy is energy produced from the gravitational pull of the moon and sun on Earth's oceans, leading to tidal movements.