Renewable and Non Renewable Resources

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What are Renewable and Non Renewable Resources?

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A nonrenewable resource is a natural substance that is not replenished with the speed at which it is consumed. A renewable resource is one that can be used repeatedly and does not run out because it is naturally replaced.

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Resources that are not able to be reproduced as quickly as they are used are called _____.

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non renewable resources

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Geothermal energy uses heat from ____ to produce electricity.

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the earth

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Coal is burned to heat water so that the _______ can turn turbines.

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steam

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Renewable resources ...

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are never going to run out

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What type of power plant uses the potential energy of water trapped behind a dam?

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hydroelectric power plant

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What are fossil fuels?

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coal, oil, natural gas

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Petroleum is mainly used in the United States for...

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gasoline for cars

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A photovoltaic cell captures ____ to be used for power.

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sunlight

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What type of power plant uses scraps from farming, waste products and wind to generate electricity?

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Biomass Power Plant