Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as wind, water, and sunlight.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Resources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Give two examples of renewable energy sources.

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Wind and water.

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Give two examples of nonrenewable energy sources.

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Coal and natural gas.

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What is solar energy classified as?

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Renewable resource.

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What is the main difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replaced naturally, while nonrenewable resources will eventually run out.

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Which resource is NOT a nonrenewable resource?

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Water.

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What happens to nonrenewable resources over time?

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They will eventually run out.

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Can renewable resources be used indefinitely?

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Yes, as long as they are managed properly.

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What is an example of a renewable resource that is commonly used for energy?

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Sunlight.