Science-Earth's Resources -Energy & Resources

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What is the primary resource conserved by recycling paper?

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Trees

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Why is coal considered a nonrenewable resource?

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Because it takes more than a human lifetime to replace.

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What type of energy source is solar energy?

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Renewable

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What is one advantage of using wind energy?

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It uses the environment to produce energy.

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What type of energy source is geothermal energy?

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Renewable

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What is the definition of a nonrenewable resource?

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A resource that cannot be replaced within a human lifetime.

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Name a renewable resource that can be used for energy production.

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Solar energy, wind energy, or hydroelectric energy.

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What is the environmental impact of using fossil fuels?

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They contribute to pollution and climate change.

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How does recycling help conserve natural resources?

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By reducing the need to extract new raw materials.

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What is biomass energy?

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Energy produced from organic materials.