Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

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What is a Renewable Energy Resource?

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An energy resource that will not run out in the next several hundred years, such as solar, wind, and hydro energy.

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Why is solar energy considered renewable?

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Because the sun's energy will not run out for billions of years.

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Is coal a renewable resource?

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No, coal is a nonrenewable resource.

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What type of resource is sunlight?

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Sunlight is a renewable resource.

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What is a Nonrenewable Energy Resource?

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An energy resource that will run out in the next several hundred years, such as fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Solar energy, wind energy, or hydroelectric energy.

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What happens to nonrenewable resources over time?

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They deplete and can eventually run out.

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Can renewable resources be replenished?

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Yes, renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time.

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What is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

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Fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Why is it important to use renewable resources?

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Because they are sustainable and help reduce environmental impact.

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