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, and forests.

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time (like wind and solar energy), while non-renewable resources exist in finite amounts and cannot be replaced once used (like coal and natural gas).

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Give examples of renewable resources.

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Examples of renewable resources include water, wind, sunlight, and plants.

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Give examples of non-renewable resources.

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Examples of non-renewable resources include coal, oil, natural gas, and minerals.

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What is recycling?

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Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects, which helps to conserve natural resources.

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Why is it important to protect natural resources?

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Protecting natural resources is important to ensure their availability for future generations and to maintain a healthy environment.

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What is an example of a way to protect natural resources?

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One way to protect natural resources is to recycle materials instead of throwing them away.

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Is water a renewable resource?

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Yes, water is considered a renewable resource because it can be replenished through the water cycle.

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Is natural gas a renewable resource?

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No, natural gas is a non-renewable resource because it cannot be replenished in a short time frame.

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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 harnessed using wind turbines.

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