Renewable and Non renewable Resources

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What is a renewable resource?

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A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Solar energy is an example of a renewable resource.

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Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

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Coal is an example of a nonrenewable resource.

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What is hydropower?

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Hydropower is energy generated from the movement of water, typically using dams to harness the energy of flowing water.

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What is the main disadvantage of using coal as an energy resource?

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The main disadvantage of using coal is that it is a nonrenewable resource and contributes to environmental pollution.

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What is the main advantage of solar energy?

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The main advantage of solar energy is that it is renewable and produces no direct pollution.

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What does it mean for a resource to be sustainable?

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A sustainable resource is one that can be used without depleting it for future generations.

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What is wind energy?

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Wind energy is energy obtained from the wind using turbines to convert kinetic energy into electricity.

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What is a con of using hydroelectric dams?

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A con of using hydroelectric dams is that they are expensive to build and can disrupt local ecosystems.