Renewable vs Nonrenewable Resources

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What are resources that can be used up faster than they are made?

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Nonrenewable resources are resources that can be used up faster than they are made; they take a long time to replace or can't be replaced at all.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What is a resource that is replaced by nature relatively quickly?

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Renewable resources are resources that are replaced by nature relatively quickly.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the definition of renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally in a short period of time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the definition of nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time and can be used up.

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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 biomass.

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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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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What is the main difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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The main difference is that renewable resources can be replenished naturally in a short time, while nonrenewable resources take millions of years to form.

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What happens if we use nonrenewable resources too quickly?

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If we use nonrenewable resources too quickly, we may deplete them and face shortages.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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Can renewable resources be exhausted?

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Yes, renewable resources can be exhausted if they are used faster than they can be replenished.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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What is an example of a renewable resource that is often used for energy?

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An example of a renewable resource used for energy is solar power.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2