Renewable and Nonrenewable 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 or regenerated naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

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What is a non-renewable resource?

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A non-renewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be replenished within a human timescale, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Is coal a renewable or non-renewable resource?

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Non-renewable.

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Is natural gas a renewable or non-renewable resource?

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Non-renewable.

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Which of the following is a non-renewable resource: Water, Sun, Coal, Wind?

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Coal.

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What is one advantage of solar and wind power over fossil fuels?

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Wind and solar are continuously renewable and fossil fuels take millions of years to be formed.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, including coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Solar energy.

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Give an example of a non-renewable resource.

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Natural gas.

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What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable resources cannot be replaced within a human timescale.