Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources

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Most renewable energy originates from .

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the Sun

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Using wind power to make electricity is an example of

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Wind Energy

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The clean, relatively low-cost energy source from the Sun is referred to as

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solar energy.

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The energy from moving water is called .

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hydroelectric power.

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Why is geothermal energy considered a renewable resource?

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The water can be put back and reused.

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Geothermal energy uses ----------------- to produce electricity.

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steam wells

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Which natural resource is a renewable energy resource? Options: coal, oil (petroleum), natural gas, sun

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sun

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materials in the environment that are useful to people

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natural resources

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All the following is classified as a nonrenewable resource, BUT... oil, natural gas, water, coal

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water

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This natural resource pictured here is an example of a...

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renewable solar