Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

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What does it mean to replenish a resource?

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To make full or complete again.

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What are natural resources?

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

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What is oil?

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

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What is hydroelectric energy?

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Energy that is made from the power of moving water.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Energy that is made from heat inside the Earth.

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric energy.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Resources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Solar energy.

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Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

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Coal.

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What is the significance of sustainable resource management?

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It ensures that resources are used in a way that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.