Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

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What is a renewable energy resource?

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A renewable energy resource is an energy source that will not run out in the next several hundred years, such as wind, solar, and water.

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Is wind a renewable resource?

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True

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Are trees renewable resources?

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True

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Is natural gas a renewable resource?

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False

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Is water a renewable resource?

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True

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What is a nonrenewable energy resource?

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A nonrenewable energy resource is an energy source that can run out, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Examples of renewable resources include solar energy, wind energy, and hydropower.

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Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

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Examples of nonrenewable resources include coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What happens to nonrenewable resources when they are used up?

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When nonrenewable resources are used up, they cannot be replaced within a human lifetime.

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Can renewable resources be replenished?

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Yes, renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time.