Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

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Renewable Resource

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A resource that can be replaced naturally in a short amount of time (e.g., solar energy, wind energy).

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Nonrenewable Resource

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A resource that takes a very long time to form and cannot be replaced quickly (e.g., coal, oil).

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Fossil Fuels

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Energy made from the remains of ancient plants and animals (coal, oil, natural gas).

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Biomass

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Plant or animal material used for energy (e.g., wood, crop waste).

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Hydropower

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Electricity made from moving water.

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Solar Energy

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Energy from the sun.

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Wind Energy

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Energy from wind using machines called turbines.

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Geothermal Energy

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Heat from inside the Earth.

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Conservation

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Using resources carefully so they don't run out.

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Sustainability

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Using resources in a way that keeps them available for the future.