Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

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Natural resources are products of the Earth that people use to meet their needs.

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Energy that is made by moving air

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Wind

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Energy that comes from the sun

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Solar

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To make full or complete again

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Replenish

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Energy that can be replenished at the same rate as it is used

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Renewable Energy

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A flammable liquid made from organic matter buried under layers of sediments for millions of years.

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Oil

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Energy that cannot be replaced in our lifetime

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Nonrenewable Energy

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Energy that is made from the power of moving water

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Hydroelectric

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Fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas that were formed over millions of years from decayed plants and animals. This process requires time, pressure, and heat.

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Fossil Fuels

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Energy that is made from heat inside Earth

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Geothermal