Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are nonrenewable resources formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used for energy.

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What type of resource is water?

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Water is a renewable resource that can be replenished naturally.

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What is wind energy?

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Wind energy is a renewable resource generated by harnessing the power of wind to produce electricity.

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What is natural gas?

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Natural gas is a nonrenewable resource that is a flammable gas commonly used for heating and cooking.

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What is biomass energy?

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Biomass energy is a renewable resource made from organic materials, such as plants and animal waste.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Geothermal energy is a renewable resource that uses heat from the Earth’s interior to generate electricity.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is a renewable resource that captures energy from the sun to produce electricity.

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time.

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Which energy resource can be harmful to birds?

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Wind energy can be harmful to birds due to wind turbines.