Renewable vs Nonrenewable Resources Flashcard

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What are renewable resources?

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

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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 (coal, oil, natural gas) and nuclear energy.

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How is hydropower generated?

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By damming rivers to create reservoirs or using run-of-river systems to harness the flow of water.

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What is solar energy?

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Energy from the sun that can be converted into electricity using photovoltaic cells.

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What is natural gas?

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A fossil fuel formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, primarily composed of methane.

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Name two examples of fossil fuels.

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Coal and oil.

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What is the process of photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Energy derived from the heat stored beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is biomass?

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Organic material that comes from plants and animals, which can be used as a renewable energy source.

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How is wind energy harnessed?

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By using wind turbines to convert the kinetic energy of wind into electricity.