Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources Flashcard

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What is a renewable resource?

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A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished or regenerated over time, such as sunlight, wind, and water.

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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 regenerated within a human timescale, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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An example of a renewable resource is wind energy, which is harnessed from the wind.

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Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

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An example of a nonrenewable resource is coal, which is mined and used for energy.

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What is coal classified as?

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Coal is classified as a nonrenewable resource.

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What is petroleum classified as?

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Petroleum is classified as a nonrenewable resource.

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What is water classified as?

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Water is classified as a renewable resource.

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What is the importance of renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are important because they can be used repeatedly without depleting the Earth's natural resources.

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What is the importance of nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources are important because they provide a significant amount of energy and materials for modern society, but they are limited.

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How does wind energy work?

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Wind energy works by using wind turbines to convert the kinetic energy of wind into electrical energy.