Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

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What is renewable energy?

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Renewable energy is energy that comes from resources that are naturally replenished, such as sunlight, wind, and water.

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What is non-renewable energy?

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Non-renewable energy comes from sources that will eventually run out or will not be replenished in a human timescale, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is an example of a renewable resource?

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Water is an example of a renewable resource.

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What is an example of a non-renewable resource?

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Coal is an example of a non-renewable resource.

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What does 'inexhaustible' mean in the context of energy resources?

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Inexhaustible means that the resource will never run out.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Geothermal energy is energy derived from the heat stored within the Earth.

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Is solar energy renewable or non-renewable?

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Solar energy is renewable.

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What is hydroelectric power?

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Hydroelectric power is electricity generated by using the energy of flowing water.

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What is wind energy?

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Wind energy is energy obtained from the movement of air, which can be converted into electricity.

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

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The main difference is that renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable resources cannot.