Energy, Renewable, and Nonrenewable Resources

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What is a RENEWABLE resource?

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A renewable resource is a resource that will always be available, so you can use as much as you need.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, like riding your bike down a hill.

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Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?

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Water is not a fossil fuel.

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Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?

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Natural Gas is not a renewable resource.

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What is Energy?

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Energy is what makes things go or happen.

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What is a NONRENEWABLE resource?

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A nonrenewable resource is a resource that, once you use it, it's gone and you can't use it anymore.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Examples of renewable resources include wind, solar energy, and water.

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Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

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Examples of nonrenewable resources include coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy, like a bike at the top of a hill before it goes down.

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What is Solar Energy?

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Solar energy is energy from the sun that can be used to generate electricity.