Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished or regenerated over time, such as sunlight, wind, and water.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replaced once they are used up, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Give an example of a renewable energy source.

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Solar energy is an example of a renewable energy source.

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Give an example of a nonrenewable energy source.

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Coal is an example of a nonrenewable energy source.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy that comes from the sun, which can be converted into electricity using solar panels.

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How do solar panels work?

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Solar panels convert sunlight into electrical energy through photovoltaic cells.

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What is wind energy?

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Wind energy is energy generated from the wind using wind turbines.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Geothermal energy is heat energy that comes from the Earth's interior, used for heating and electricity generation.

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What is biomass energy?

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Biomass energy is energy produced from organic materials, such as plants and animal waste.

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What is the importance of conserving fresh water?

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Conserving fresh water is important because it is a renewable resource that is essential for life and can be depleted if not managed properly.