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 type of energy do we get from dams?

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Hydro or Water Energy.

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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 any more.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are resources that are found in the ground.

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Where do humans get their energy from?

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Humans get their energy from the food we eat.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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

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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 solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy that comes from the sun.

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What is wind energy?

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Wind energy is energy that is generated from the wind using wind turbines.

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What is hydro energy?

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Hydro energy is energy that is generated from the movement of water.